Pre-1986/Post-1990 Hepatitis C Settlement Agreement

Welcome to the official website for the Pre 1986/Post 1990 Hepatitis C class action Administrator. The purpose of this website is to provide visitors with information relating to the settlement and the settlement benefit claims
process.

If submitting a ‘Request Form - Deficiency Deadline Extension’, you must include the date you are requesting the extension to last until.

Update # 59 - May 2, 2012

As of April 30, 2012 the Administrator has:

Received 17,175 claims
Approved 13,765 claims (80%)
Rejected 2,733 claims (16%)
Issued compensation of $897,756,884.28

Update # 58 - March 30, 2012

As of March 30, 2012 the Administrator has:

Received 17,139 claims
Approved 13,711 claims (80%)
Rejected 2,684 claims (16%)
Issued compensation of $895,477,054.12

Update # 57 - March 5, 2012

As of February 29, 2012 the Administrator has:

Received 17,103 claims
Approved 13,646 claims (80%)
Rejected 2,529 claims (15%)
Issued compensation of $891,792,420.22

Update # 56 - January 31, 2012

As of January 31, 2012 the Administrator has:

Received 17,033 claims
Approved 13,580 claims (80%)
Rejected 2,205 claims (13%)
Issued compensation of $887,736,028.38

Update # 55 - November 30, 2011

As of Nov 30, 2011 the Administrator has:

Received 16,953 claims
Approved 13,452 claims (79%)
Rejected 1,746 claims (10%)
Issued compensation of $877,944,843.75

Update # 54 - November 17, 2011

If submitting a ‘Request Form - Deficiency Deadline Extension’, you must include the date you are requesting the extension to last until.

Update # 53 - October 31, 2011

As of October 31, 2011 the Administrator has:

Received 16,948 claims
Approved 13,362 claims (79%)
Rejected 1,734 claims (10%)
Issued compensation of $874,602,582.52

Update # 52 - September 30, 2011

As of September 30, 2011 the Administrator has:

Received 16,837 claims
Approved 13,274 claims (79%)
Rejected 1,549 claims (9%)
Issued compensation of $871,811,666.34

Update # 51 - September 12, 2011

The Courts have recently approved a Deficient Claim Deadline Protocol. If there is insufficient information to approve a claim, the Administrator will issue a deficiency letter which sets out a deadline by which all of the deficiencies must be cured. The Deficiency Deadline is 90 days from the date of the Deficiency letter. To view the complete Court Approved Deficient Claim Deadline Protocol please refer to the Court Approved Protocol section of the Web site.

A claimant may, prior to the Deficiency Deadline request and extension of their deficiency deadline. An extension of the deadline may be granted only with leave from the Court. A request for an extension to the deficiency deadline must be submitted to the Administrator in writing using the ‘Request Form - Deficiency Deadline Extension’. The claimant must set out the steps the steps taken to cure the deficiencies, the reason why the deficiencies have not been cured and the steps the claimant proposes to take to cure the deficiencies. To view and download the ‘Request Form - Deficiency Deadline Extension’ please refer to the Claim Application Section of the Web Site.

Update # 50 - August 26, 2011

As of Aug 25, 2011 the Administrator has:

Received 16,791 claims
Approved 13,208 claims (79%)
Rejected 1,538 claims (9%)
Issued compensation of $867,404,895.34

Update # 49 - July 29, 2011

As of July 28, 2011 the Administrator has:

Received 16,699 claims
Approved 13,137 claims (79%)
Rejected 1,528 claims (9%)
Issued compensation of $865,968,860.55

Update # 48 - June 30, 2011

As of June 30, 2011 the Administrator has:

Received 16,646 claims
Approved 13,102 claims (79%)
Rejected 1,521 claims (9%)
Issued compensation of $862,031,859.67

Update # 47 - May 31, 2011

As of May 31, 2011 the Administrator has:

Received 16,576 claims
Approved 13,010 claims (78%)
Rejected 1,503 claims (9%)
Issued compensation of $855,359,253.75

Update # 46 - March 31, 2011

As of Mar 29, 2011 the Administrator has:

Received 16,385claims
Approved 12,747 claims (78%)
Rejected 1,460 claims (9%)
Issued compensation of $843,996,527

Update # 45 - February 28, 2011

As of February 22, 2011 the Administrator has:

Received 16,267claims
Approved 12,623 claims (78%)
Rejected 1,443 claims (9%)
Issued compensation of $836,351,970

Update # 44 - January 31, 2011

As of January 24, 2011 the Administrator has:

Received 16,163 claims
Approved 12,518 claims (77%)
Rejected 1,422 claims (9%)
Issued compensation of $830,213,208.39

Update #43 - January 11, 2011

As of mid December the Administrator has:

Received 16,065 claims
Approved 12,345 claims (77%)
Rejected 1,410 claims (9%)
Issued compensation of $823,584,153.

Update #42 - November 19, 2010

As of mid November the Administrator has:

Received 15,941 claims
Approved 12,231 claims (77%)
Rejected 1,389 claims (9%)
Issued compensation of $814,613,820.

Update #41 - October 22, 2010

As of mid October the Administrator has:

Received 15,844 claims
Approved 12,073 claims (76%)
Rejected 1,356 claims (8%)
Issued compensation of $803,483,722.

Update #40 - October 13, 2010

An actuarial analysis is under way to determine the sufficiency of the fund. Please check this site periodically for updates.

Update #39 - September 17, 2010

As of mid September the Administrator has:

Received 15,709 claims
Approved 11,832 claims (75%)
Rejected 1,301 claims (8%)
Issued compensation of $791,391,315.

Update #38 - August 26, 2010

As of mid August the Administrator has:

Received 15,584 claims
Approved 11,695 claims (75%)
Rejected 1,241 claims (8%)
Issued compensation of $779,057,986.

Update #37 - July 23, 2010

As of late July the Administrator has:

Received 15,519 claims
Approved 11,465 claims (74%)
Rejected 1,196 claims (8%)
Issued compensation of $767,664,283.

Update #36 - July 5, 2010

As of late June the Administrator has:

Received 15,030 claims
Approved 11,280 claims (75%)
Rejected 1,109 claims (7%)
Issued compensation of $753,715,035.

Update #35 - July 1, 2010

The first claim deadline under this Agreement has passed.
Please see the exceptions below. If you have questions about your eligibility or require assistance, please contact the Help Desk at 1 866 334-3361.

Update #34 - May 27, 2010

As of mid May the Administrator has:

Received 14,360 claims
Approved 11,022 claims (77%)
Rejected 1,026 claims (7%)
Issued compensation of $743,607,104

Update #33 - May 5, 2010

JUNE 30, 2010, is the first claim deadline for submitting an application for a HCV Infected Class Member who is alive. The application must be delivered to the Administrator by this date i.e. June 30, 2010.

Section 5.01 of the Settlement Agreement states:

5.01 First Claim Deadline

(1) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, the Administrator shall not consider an application made for the first time after June 30, 2010 under this Agreement except:

a) where a Class Member was infected with Hepatitis C after July 1, 1990 and fails to submit an application by no fault of their own; or

b) …

c) where an application is made up to one year after the applicant attains his or her age of majority; or

d) where an application is made within three years following the date upon which the HCV Infected Class Member first learned of his or her infection with HCV as a result of receiving Blood in the Class Period or being infected by a Class Member who received Blood in the Class Period, and the Court having jurisdiction over that person grants them leave to apply for compensation.

Update #32 - April 23, 2010

As of mid April the Administrator has:

Received 14,123 claims
Approved 10,809 claims (77%)
Rejected 1,015 claims (7%)

Issued compensation of $731,098,609

Update #31 - March 19, 2010

As of mid March the Administrator has:

Received 13,854 claims
Approved 10,467 claims (76%)
Rejected 954 claims (7%)
Issued compensation of $721,198,125

Update #30 - February 19, 2010

As of mid February the Administrator has:

Received 13,577 claims
Approved 10,217 claims (75%)
Rejected 948 claims (7%)
Issued compensation of $707,203,037

Update #29 - January 27, 2010

As of mid January the Administrator has:

Received 13,304 claims
Approved 9,963 claims (75%)
Rejected 907 claims (7%)
Issued compensation of $697,776,036

Update #28 - December 21, 2009

As of mid December the Administrator has:

Received 13,018 claims
Approved 9,754 claims (75%)
Rejected 835 claims (6%)
Issued compensation of $682,681,489

Update #27 - November 30, 2009

As of the end of November the Administrator has:

Received 12,743 claims
Approved 9,316 claims (73%)
Rejected 821 claims (6%)
Issued compensation of $663,920,800

Update #26 - October 23, 2009

As of the end of October the Administrator has:

Received 12,405 claims
Approved 8,955 claims (72%)
Rejected 781 claims (6%)
Issued compensation of $642,149,854

As of the end of August the Administrator has:
1. Received 11,695 claims
2. Approved 8,247 claims (71%)
3. Rejected 716 claims (6.1%)
4. Issued compensation of $589,041,213

Update #23 – July 30, 2009

As of the end of July the Administrator has:
1. Received 11,325 claims
2. Approved 7,837 claims (69%)
3. Rejected 671 claims (5.9%)
4. Issued compensation of $562,950,381

Update #22 – July 17, 2009

Next month, AUGUST 2009 (or three years after the death, whichever event is the last to occur) is the deadline to submit an application for a HCV Infected Class Member who has died.

Update #21 – July 15, 2009

The deadline to submit a family member application is one year from the date of approval of the HCV Infected Class Member’s file or within one year of the family member reaching age of majority (whichever event is the last to occur).

Update #20 – June 30, 2009

1. As of the end of June the Administrator has:
2. Received 10,798 claims
3. Approved 7,461 claims (69%)
4. Rejected 643 claims (5.9%)
5. Issued compensation of $533,045,965

1. Received 10,558 claims
2. Approved 7,088 claims (67%)
3. Rejected 617 claims (5.8%)
4. Issued compensation of $500,902,741

Update #18 – May 9, 2009

As of the end of April the Administrator has:

1. Received 10,279 claims
2. Approved 6,649 claims (65%)
3. Rejected 599 claims (5.8%)
4. Issued compensation of $472,056,125.20

We are committed to evaluating and completing claims as quickly as we can. Please do not hesitate to call our toll free line (1-866-334-3361) if you require assistance with your claim.

Update #17 – February 5, 2009

As of January 16, 2009 the Administrator has received 9,098 claims from HCV class members and has approved or paid 5,235 (58%).

To date, over 398 million dollars in compensation has been paid to class members.

The Administrator is making every effort to maintain the most efficient possible processing of claims as they are received. Claimants should of course be aware that it is necessary that infection with hepatitis C through the blood system be established before claims can be approved and that where trace backs are necessary, a further period of time is required to complete that process. Claimants can assist in expediting payment by ensuring that all supporting material is included with their applications and that the applications themselves are properly completed.

Update #16 – November 25, 2008

Compensation if the HCV Infected Class Member is Deceased

If the person died before January 1, 1999, please refer to Section 3.02 of the Settlement Agreement (Schedule C2 is not applicable).

If the person died on or after January 1, 1999, please refer to Section 3.03 of the Settlement Agreement and Schedule C2.

If the person was alive at time of application but is now deceased, please refer to Schedule C1 (funeral expense compensation is not applicable).

The Government of Alberta has agreed to settle a Class Action lawsuit commenced on behalf of people who became infected with the Hepatitis C virus from receiving Blood and Blood Products in Alberta prior to January 1, 1986, or between July 2, 1990, and September 28, 1998. People primarily or secondarily infected with Hepatitis C as a result of Blood received in Alberta prior to January 1, 1986, or between July 2, 1990, and September 28, 1998, need only apply under the Federal Settlement of this same lawsuit approved by the Court in 2007. Spouses, children under 21 years of age of infected Class Members, and dependants of infected Class Members whose death was caused by their infection with the Hepatitis C virus may also apply for compensation.

To read a complete version of the Settlement Agreement and for more information please visit www.Albertapre86post90.ca.

Update #14 – May 12, 2008

This Release has been approved by the Courts. It is natural that those affected by a serious disease such as hepatitis C would wish to be compensated, and not want to wait indefinitely for that compensation to be paid.

As the administrator of the pre 1986, post 1990 Hepatitis C settlement, Crawford Class Action Services’ primary concerns are to ensure that all claimants are treated fairly, that claims for compensation are processed as expeditiously as possible, and that payment reaches the claimants at the earliest possible date.

At the same time, Crawford must ensure that the requirements of the settlement are met before payment is made. Our highly trained and professional staff make it a priority to respond to claimants questions as quickly as possible. Our call center has in fact responded to over 28,000 calls since August of last year.

As of May 2, 2008, Crawford has received 1664 completed claims from HCV class members and has approved or paid 755 of them, approximately forty-five percent of the total.

Claimants can be assured that Crawford is making every effort to maintain the most efficient possible processing of claims as they are received. Claimants should of course be aware that it is necessary that infection with hepatitis C through the blood system be established before claims can be approved and that where trace backs are necessary, a further period of time is required to complete that process. Claimants can assist in expediting payment by ensuring that all supporting material is included with their applications and that the applications themselves are properly completed.

To date, over 82 million dollars in compensation has been paid out and that total will exceed 100 million dollars within the next several weeks.

Claims Administrator

Update #13 – February 1, 2008

The Pre-86/Post-90 class action settlement is a court supervised administration. The administrator is appointed by the court, is supervised by the court, and reports to the court. The administrator is not authorized to release any information about this settlement administration unless authorized by the court. Any authorized information available will be posted on this web site.

Update #12 – December 31, 2007

Payments are now being made and some claimants received payment in December.

Update #11 – November 20, 2007

The administrator is now issuing Approval Letters.

Update #10 – November 15, 2007

The Administrator is actively evaluating a large volume of claims. The Settlement Agreement does not provide deadlines on processing; however, the Administrator will begin issuing approval letters in November 2007. Approval letters and Releases will be issued on all approved claims. Once the Administrator has received a completed Full and Final Release by the third business day of the month, compensation will be issued within the last ten (10) business days of said month. Claims approved and compensated in 2008 will be indexed.

Update #9 – September 19, 2007

The Protocols are now posted on the Web site. They have been approved by all the Courts.

Update #8 – August 30, 2007

Even though you met the eligibility criteria in the provincial program or the Red Cross Settlement, you do not automatically qualify for this program. For example, a traceback procedure will be initiated. If all the donors are negative, your claim will be rejected. We invite you to refer to the definition of “Blood” to confirm whether or not you have received a blood product as defined in the Settlement Agreement.

Update #7 – August 23, 2007

Claims for minors or mentally incompetent persons

KPMG is unable to provide the contact information of these claimants to the Administrator.

Please contact the Administrator at 1-866-334-3361 to register minors or mentally incompetent persons and to receive forms.

Update #6 – August 22, 2007

Once you receive the Claim Forms Package, please read the instructions carefully.

You must obtain and submit additional documents as requested. It is the responsibility of the claimants to obtain these documents.

Update #5 – August 17, 2007

Traceback procedures
A traceback (a targeted search for infected donors conducted at the direction of the Administrator by Canadian Blood Services / Héma Québec) is needed before we can make a decision on a claim. Please do not call Canadian Blood Services. As long as all of the required information and documentation we require is submitted, our traceback coordinator will initiate the traceback. You will be notified of the search results as soon as they become available.
(This is not applicable to Primarily-Infected Hemophiliacs.)

Update #4 – August 16, 2007

If you have been approved by KPMG for The Red Cross Settlement, but have not received compensation, you must call the Administrator (Crawford Class Action Services) to register and to receive forms. Our toll-free number is 1-866-334-3361.

Update #3 – August 14th, 2007

The Court Approved Protocols will be posted on the Web site once they are approved by all Courts.

Update #2 – August 13th, 2007

We are here to help you!
If you have specific questions at this time, please call our Help Desk at
1-866-334-3361.

Our call centre representatives will assist you.
Also, please refer to the FAQs (frequently asked questions) which are posted on this Web site.

Update #1 - August 9, 2007

August 10, 2007 is Implementation Day.

The Administrator understands that everyone is anxious to obtain a claim application package. To hopefully help make the process easier for you, the following describes how you can access a claim application package.

The Pre86Post90 Hep C Administrator has received from the Administrator of the Red Cross Settlement, under the authority of Court Orders, each Red Cross class member’s personal details and mailing address (current as of August 3, 2007) relating to those persons who “received compensation” under the Red Cross Settlement.

As such, those persons who “received compensation” under the Red Cross Settlement do not need to do anything at this time. A claim application package and copy of the Final Notice of Settlement will be mailed to you on or about August 17, 2007. Please allow one week for delivery. If you do not receive a claim application package within that period, please contact the Administrator’s toll free line 1-866-334-3361 and a claim application package will be sent to you.

#2. Persons who DID NOT receive compensation or participate in the Red Cross Settlement.

You may download the claim application package directly from this website. Click on Claim Application.

Those persons who do not have a computer or access to the Internet may call the Administrator’s toll free 1-866-334-3361, register and a claim application package will be mailed.