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Unlocking Hidden Revenue for California Hospitals

Don’t Leave Settlement Dollars Behind

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Hospitals and health care organizations across the country are missing out on settlement dollars that are already set aside for them. Many never file — simply because they aren’t aware they qualify, don’t have the data ready or don’t have staff capacity to manage a complex filing process.

Through a longstanding partnership with HASC, MCAG helps hospitals access settlement funds they are legally entitled to — with minimal administrative burden and no upfront costs. If you haven’t yet enrolled in the program, you could be leaving substantial non-operational revenue unclaimed.

Current Settlement Opportunity

A major settlement is now open that may impact California hospitals, health systems, physician groups and other health care entities:

  • Discover Card Settlement  —  $1.2 Billion Available
    Deadline: May 18, 2026

More than $1 billion in active settlement funds is currently available nationwide. Once deadlines pass, the opportunity is permanently lost — there are no extensions.

Why Hospitals Work With MCAG

MCAG is a national leader in class action settlement recovery, having helped over 320,000 organizations recover hundreds of millions of dollars. This number includes hospitals across the country that received meaningful financial awards without diverting resources away from patient care.

What Sets MCAG Apart

  • We determine your eligibility and analyze award potential — at no cost to get started.
  • We manage the claim from beginning to end, including data requests, documentation, submission and follow-up.
  • Your team stays focused on care delivery, while we do the settlement work behind the scenes.
  • Health care expertise matters — our staff understand HIPAA, payer rules, managed care practices and how to navigate filings for heavily regulated providers.

Why This Matters to California Hospitals

Settlement recoveries are a rare opportunity: a new revenue stream that does not require contract renegotiation, reimbursement changes or operational disruption.
For many hospitals, past recoveries have delivered unexpected — but very welcome — resources that can support staffing, patient programs, technology or capital needs.

If your hospital has not yet registered through HASC, now is the time — so you don’t risk missing out on funds that have already been designated for eligible providers.

Next Steps: Check Your Eligibility

HASC members — Click here to register.

Or request more information by contacting:

Kimberly Johnson
Vice President of Business Development, MCAG
(818) 640-3164
[email protected]

One email or phone call unlocks the process — MCAG will do the rest.

Disclaimer: The Payment Card Settlement filing deadline (Feb. 4, 2025) has passed. The Discover Card Merchant Settlement claim deadline is May 18, 2026. No-cost assistance is available from the Class Administrator and Class Counsel. No one is required to sign up with any third-party service in order to participate in any monetary relief. Visit the Court-approved websites for additional information: paymentcardsettlement.com and discovermerchantsettlement.com.