If you received a settlement check from the Juul lawsuit’s first distribution, you’re likely eligible for a second payment in 2026—but only if your initial award was at least $183.27. More than 165,000 claimants will receive this additional payment automatically, with most receiving around $92 extra, and some receiving over $1,400.
The second distribution exists because more than $15 million in settlement funds remained unclaimed after the initial payouts, and the court approved reallocating this money to eligible recipients rather than returning it. This article explains exactly who qualifies for the second Juul settlement check, how much you’ll receive, and what you need to do (or not do) to get paid. We’ll walk through the eligibility thresholds, the automatic payment process, the timeline, and answer the most common questions people have about receiving a second check.
Table of Contents
- Who Qualifies for the Juul Settlement Second Check?
- How Much Will the Second Check Be?
- When Will You Receive Your Second Juul Settlement Check?
- Is Your Second Payment Automatic, or Do You Need to File?
- What Disqualifies You from the Second Check?
- How Do You Know If You’re Eligible?
- What Happens to Unclaimed Money After This Distribution?
Who Qualifies for the Juul Settlement Second Check?
To qualify for a second juul settlement payment, you must meet one simple requirement: you received and deposited your first settlement check from the original distribution. If you were part of the initial settlement but never received that first payment—whether because you didn’t submit a claim form, your claim was denied, or you didn’t cash the check—you are not eligible for the second distribution. However, there’s an important threshold that disqualifies some recipients. If your initial settlement award was less than $183.27, you won’t receive a second payment.
This isn’t arbitrary: it’s based on the court-approved Plan of Allocation, which calculates each claimant’s pro-rata share of the remaining $15 million. For people with very small initial awards, their share of the remaining funds would fall below $15—the minimum amount the plan allows for a single payout. For example, if your first check was $50, your proportional share of the remaining funds would only be about $8.50, which falls below the minimum threshold. These claimants can’t receive a second check because doing so would create administrative costs that exceed the payout amount.
How Much Will the Second Check Be?
The average second Juul settlement payment is around $92 per claimant, meaning most people will receive somewhere in that range. However, if you received a larger initial settlement amount, you’ll see a proportionally larger second check. The largest payouts are exceeding $1,400 for claimants who had the biggest initial awards, creating a wide range of actual payment amounts across the 165,000+ eligible recipients.
The actual amount you receive depends entirely on your pro-rata share—a fancy term for “your percentage of the total settlement.” Here’s how it works: if you received 1% of the original settlement, you’ll receive 1% of the remaining $15.2 million (minus administrative costs). This is why someone with a $500 first check will receive a much larger second check than someone who received $200 initially. One important limitation: even though the remaining funds total over $15 million, after the court pays administrative fees to claims administrators and handling costs, the actual amount distributed to claimants will be slightly less. The exact net amount won’t be known until the court finalizes the distribution plan.
When Will You Receive Your Second Juul Settlement Check?
The timeline for second payments hinges on court approval, which is still pending as of early 2026. Objection replies were due by March 19, 2026, meaning the judge needed to review any final objections before greenlight the distribution. Assuming no major delays, eligible claimants could start receiving their second payments later in 2026—likely sometime in the second half of the year, though this isn’t guaranteed.
The reason for the wait is procedural: the claims administrator must verify eligibility for over 165,000 people, confirm they received the first payment, and ensure their accounts are still valid before cutting checks. Even though most payments will be automatic (meaning you don’t need to do anything), the administrative process itself takes time. If you’re expecting your second check, you shouldn’t need to file anything, but you should make sure the contact information on file with the settlement administrator is still current. If your address changed since you received the first check in 2020 or 2021, you may want to update it to ensure the second check reaches you without delays.
Is Your Second Payment Automatic, or Do You Need to File?
This is the biggest relief for most recipients: you don’t need to file a new claim form or take any action to receive your second Juul settlement check. The claims administrator will automatically pay anyone who meets the eligibility requirements—they received the first payment and their award was at least $183.27. No application, no paperwork, no verification steps on your part. This automatic approach differs significantly from filing a new claim in other settlements where claimants must submit evidence, fill out forms, or respond to deadline notices.
Because the settlement already has all your information from the original distribution, the process is streamlined and handled behind the scenes. However, this automation does depend on whether your contact information is still accurate. If the settlement administrator tries to reach you or deliver your check and finds your address is outdated, they’ll attempt a few remailing methods before the check is returned unclaimed. That’s why it’s wise to check the official settlement website or your settlement records to confirm your address on file is correct before the distribution begins.
What Disqualifies You from the Second Check?
The most obvious disqualifier is not having received the first settlement payment. If you filed a claim that was denied, or if you received the check but never deposited it (and it expired), you’re ineligible. Unlike some settlements that allow late claims, the Juul second distribution is limited to people who actually received and accepted the first payout. The second disqualifier is the award threshold: your first settlement had to be at least $183.27.
This creates an unfortunate gap for people who received small checks in the original distribution. For instance, someone who was awarded $150 from the first round might assume they’re automatically eligible for the second, but they won’t receive anything because their original award fell below the minimum. There’s no appeal process or exception to this rule—it’s built into the court-approved plan. A final consideration: if you’ve moved since receiving your first check and haven’t updated your address with the settlement administrator, your second check could go to an old address and be returned. While this isn’t a disqualification, it does create the risk of not receiving your money if you don’t take action to verify your address before the distribution.
How Do You Know If You’re Eligible?
The best way to verify your eligibility is to check the official Juul settlement website (juulclassaction.com) and review your settlement account. You can look up your claim status by entering your information or settlement reference number. The administrator maintains records of who received the first payment and exactly how much they received—this is the data they’ll use to automatically calculate your second payment.
If you can’t find your account online or need to verify your award amount, you can contact the claims administrator directly. They should have a phone number and email listed on the official settlement website for claimant support. Having your original settlement check amount or claim reference number handy will help speed up the verification process.
What Happens to Unclaimed Money After This Distribution?
If any claimant is unlocatable, their check goes unclaimed, or their address doesn’t exist, the remaining money follows the terms of the court-approved plan. Typically, unclaimed settlement funds are either returned to the defendant (in this case, Juul/JUUL Labs), donated to a related charity or advocacy organization, or distributed to the state as cy pres awards. The exact destination will be outlined in the final court order.
This highlights why it’s important to stay vigilant about your address—unclaimed checks represent lost compensation that won’t come back to claimants. Looking ahead, there’s a possibility that if certain triggers are met (like additional settlement funds becoming available or appeals being resolved), a third distribution could occur. However, as of 2026, the second payment is the current confirmed distribution, and you should focus on ensuring you receive this one before worrying about future rounds.