Lifewatch Refunds
Lifewatch advertised in-home medical alert devices as free, then billed customers monthly monitoring fees they never agreed to. The FTC secured a $25.3 million judgment and has sent multiple rounds of refund checks to affected consumers.
Consumers who paid for in-home medical alert devices from Lifewatch that were advertised as free, charged monthly monitoring fees, and who cashed prior refund checks. Payout: Multiple rounds: initial $669,195 (December 2021), second round over $1.04 million to 27,809 people (September 2023), third round 19,125 checks totaling more than $277,000. Financial judgment of $25.3 million against Lifewatch and Sirlin. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 17, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You may qualify if you paid for a Lifewatch in-home medical alert device that was advertised as free, were charged monthly monitoring fees, and previously cashed a refund check from an earlier distribution round.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
Consumers who paid for in-home medical alert devices from Lifewatch that were advertised as free, charged monthly monitoring fees, and who cashed prior refund checks
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
How hard is this claim to file?
✅ You do not need to file — payment is automatic.
Watch out for
- The 90-day cashing window is a hard cutoff — the FTC notice warns this explicitly and twice.
- Scammers impersonate FTC refund programs. A legitimate FTC check arrives by mail and requires nothing from you — no fee, no bank login, no personal information beyond what is printed on the check.
- Only people who cashed prior round checks appear to be in scope for the current third round. If you never cashed a prior check, call 866-484-1466 to understand your status.
- This program has run multiple rounds already; additional rounds beyond this one are not guaranteed. Do not hold a check waiting for a larger payment later.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
No claim form is needed — Analytics Consulting issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
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1Watch your mailbox for an FTC refund check — the agency identifies eligible recipients from its own records and mails checks directly to them.
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2Cash the check within 90 days of receiving it. The FTC document states this deadline twice; missing it forfeits the payment.
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3If you have questions about whether you qualify or where your check is, call Analytics Consulting at 866-484-1466 — the official contact listed on the FTC refund page for this case.
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4Do not visit any website other than ftc.gov to inquire about this refund. The FTC does not ask you to file online or pay a fee to receive your money.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
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Eligibility summary
Consumers who paid for in-home medical alert devices from Lifewatch that were advertised as free, charged monthly monitoring fees, and who cashed prior refund checks
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Payments started
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
Multiple rounds: initial $669,195 (December 2021), second round over $1.04 million to 27,809 people (September 2023), third round 19,125 checks totaling more than $277,000. Financial judgment of $25.3 million against Lifewatch and Sirlin.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
Analytics Consulting
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Automatic refund
Yes — automatic, no claim needed
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
If the agency obtains a reliable list of eligible recipients, then the agency mails checks or sends electronic payments directly to them.
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Court case number
1:15-cv-05781
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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No-claim explanation
FTC identifies eligible consumers from its records and mails checks directly; no claim form required
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
If the agency obtains a reliable list of eligible recipients, then the agency mails checks or sends electronic payments directly to them.
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Case name
Federal Trade Commission and State of Florida, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Legal Affairs v. Lifewatch Inc. and Evan Sirlin
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Lifewatch settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Lifewatch settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Analytics Consulting under case 1:15-cv-05781 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division. File only through the official settlement website (www.ftc.gov); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Consumers who paid for in-home medical alert devices from Lifewatch that were advertised as free, charged monthly monitoring fees, and who cashed prior refund checks
How much can I get from the Lifewatch settlement?
Multiple rounds: initial $669,195 (December 2021), second round over $1.04 million to 27,809 people (September 2023), third round 19,125 checks totaling more than $277,000. Financial judgment of $25.3 million against Lifewatch and Sirlin. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Payments started. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Lifewatch Refunds pay out?
Current payment status: Payments started. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Lifewatch Refunds claim form?
No claim form is needed — FTC identifies eligible consumers from its records and mails checks directly; no claim form required Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Do I need to file a claim to get a refund check?
No. This is an automatic refund program. The FTC mails checks directly to eligible consumers — there's nothing to submit.
How much will I receive?
It varies by round. Past distributions sent over $1.04 million to 27,809 people and more than $277,000 to 19,125 people. Individual amounts depend on which round you're included in.
What if I never cashed a previous refund check?
Eligibility is tied to having cashed a prior refund check from an earlier round. Check FTC.gov for updates on future distributions if you haven't received one yet.
How do I know this is legitimate?
The refunds come from the FTC (Federal Trade Commission), which prosecuted the case and obtained the court judgment. Official updates are posted on FTC.gov.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
No claim needed — payment is automatic
If you qualify, the settlement pays you automatically. There's nothing to file — just keep an eye on your mail or account around the payment date.
Not ready to file today? Track it free — we'll remind you before the deadline, and keep your claim details in one place.
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Status history
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Disclaimer
SettleSignal summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. You open the official claim form yourself. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.