Canadians who took Yasmin or YAZ and were later diagnosed with a blood clot, stroke, heart attack or gallbladder disease do not have to prove the pill caused it — but they do have to produce medical and pharmacy records, and those can take weeks to obtain. The $9,050,000 CAD national settlement with Bayer is fully approved, claims are open, and the deadline is April 9, 2027. Starting the records request now is the practical first step.
Status: Approved in Ontario, Québec and Saskatchewan; claims open | Claim deadline April 9, 2027, 11:59 p.m. Eastern | Up to $9,000 CAD for a blood clot, pro rata | Records required
Three Provinces, One Settlement
The national settlement was signed on July 30, 2025. It resolves three certified class actions — Schwoob v. Bayer Inc. in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Guindon v. Bayer Inc. in the Superior Court of Québec, and Dembrowski v. Bayer Inc. in the Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan — plus 10 dormant proposed class actions in other provinces.
| November 26, 2025 | Québec court approves the settlement |
| November 27, 2025 | Ontario court approves it |
| March 19, 2026 | Saskatchewan court approves it, completing approval |
| October 8, 2026 | Court-approved notices of settlement approval open the claims process |
| October 15, 2026 | Class counsel announce the settlement in a court-approved release |
| April 9, 2027 | Claim deadline, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time |
The lawsuits alleged that Yasmin and YAZ carried a higher risk of blood clots and gallbladder disease than other oral contraceptives, that the defendants knew of the risk, and that it was not communicated in a timely or adequate way. Bayer denies the allegations, makes no admission as to their truth and denies any wrongdoing. Nothing here is medical advice.
Who Belongs in the Class
The user class is everyone resident in Canada who was prescribed and took branded Yasmin or YAZ and was later diagnosed with arterial thromboembolism, venous thromboembolism or gallbladder disease. Generic versions are not covered; only Yasmin- and YAZ-branded pills distributed by Bayer in Canada count.
Your use must fall inside a window that depends on the product and the province you lived in:
| Earliest start | December 10, 2004 for Yasmin; January 6, 2009 for YAZ |
| Latest end — Ontario and Québec | November 30, 2011 |
| Latest end — rest of Canada | October 4, 2016 |
Family members who have a derivative family-law claim through a user can also file. Excluded are people who opted out, parties to four listed individual lawsuits, and anyone who began a separate case against Bayer on the same subject.
Points, Caps and the Real Payment
Approved claims are paid pro rata using points. Each injury carries a point value and a maximum payment:
| Death from venous thromboembolism | 150 points, up to $13,500 CAD |
| Death from arterial thromboembolism | 125 points, up to $11,250 CAD |
| Venous thromboembolism (pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis) | 100 points, up to $9,000 CAD |
| Arterial thromboembolism (ischemic stroke or heart attack) | 50 points, up to $4,500 CAD |
| Gallbladder disease or removal, diagnosed within six months of taking Yasmin or YAZ | 5 points, up to $500 CAD |
| Family members | 10% of the primary claim’s points, shared if more than one family member claims for the same user |
Those figures are ceilings. The fund is all-inclusive: from $9,050,000 CAD, $905,000 CAD goes to provincial health insurers and $6,000 CAD to the representative plaintiffs as honoraria, leaving $8,139,000 CAD for class members before administration costs and class counsel’s 30% fee are taken out. A point’s value is then set by dividing what remains by the total points claimed. If many people file, each point is worth less.
Payments are made by cheque. Money left over goes to Women’s Health Collective Canada.
No Causation Proof, but Plenty of Paper
According to the Ontario court’s reasons, claimants do not have to prove that Yasmin or YAZ caused their condition. They need to show that they took it during the class window and were later diagnosed with a qualifying condition.
Showing that still takes documents. There is no notice ID, but a user’s claim must include:
- The signed claim form.
- Proof of taking Yasmin or YAZ, such as a pharmacy printout, a letter from a physician or medical facility, or notes in medical records.
- Medical records showing each qualifying diagnosis and the date it was made.
- A copy of valid government-issued photo ID.
Family members also need proof of their relationship to the user, and estates and representatives need proof of their authority to act. The notice warns that medical records can take time to retrieve, which is the main reason not to leave the Yasmin YAZ Canada settlement claim until spring. For use that ended in 2011 or 2016, a pharmacy may need time to locate old dispensing records.
Decisions Are Final
The claims administrator, Epiq Class Action Services Canada Inc., has the last word. Reconsideration is available only when a claim is fully disallowed for fraud or found ineligible, and the request must be made within 21 days. A complete, well-documented claim is the best protection.
Submitting the Claim
The claim form is on the official Yasmin and YAZ class action Canada website. The settlement documents allow claims online, by email or by mail, in English or French. Claims must be received by April 9, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time; a mailed claim counts if it is postmarked by then.
From Filing to Cheque
Under the distribution protocol, the administrator sends a confirmation or deficiency letter within 90 days of receiving a claim. A claimant then has 45 days to fix any deficiency. Determinations follow a 90-day review period after the deadline and cure period, and payments are made within 30 days after the fund is allocated. Payment comes only after the claims deadline and the administrator’s review. The Yasmin and YAZ Canada settlement page on OpenClassActions.com tracks the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can claim from the Yasmin YAZ Canada settlement?
Canadian residents who were prescribed and took branded Yasmin or YAZ within the class period and were later diagnosed with a blood clot, ischemic stroke, heart attack or gallbladder disease, plus family members with a derivative claim. Generic versions are not covered.
Do I have to prove Yasmin or YAZ caused my condition?
According to the Ontario court’s reasons, no. Claimants must show they took Yasmin or YAZ during the window and were later diagnosed with a qualifying condition.
How much could I receive?
Payments are pro rata by points with caps: up to $9,000 CAD for venous thromboembolism, $4,500 CAD for a stroke or heart attack, $500 CAD for gallbladder disease, $13,500 CAD for a death from venous thromboembolism and $11,250 CAD for a death from arterial thromboembolism. Family members get 10% of the primary claim’s points.
What records do I need?
A signed claim form, proof of taking Yasmin or YAZ such as a pharmacy printout or physician letter, medical records showing each qualifying diagnosis and its date, and a copy of government-issued photo ID.
When is the deadline?
Claims must be received by April 9, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, or postmarked by then if mailed.
Does Bayer admit wrongdoing?
No. Bayer denies the allegations, makes no admission as to their truth and denies any wrongdoing.
Sources
- Long-form and short-form notices of settlement approval (October 8, 2026), the National Settlement Agreement (July 30, 2025) and the Benefits and Distribution Protocol, on the official settlement website.
- Ontario approval order and reasons, Schwoob v. Bayer Inc., 2025 ONSC 6607, No. CV-10-52030-00CP; Québec judgment, Guindon v. Bayer Inc., No. 500-06-000484-093; Saskatchewan judgment, Dembrowski v. Bayer, 2026 SKKB 63, No. QBG-SA-01611-2009.
- Court-approved release by class counsel (CNW, October 15, 2026).
- OpenClassActions.com — Yasmin and YAZ Canada Settlement.
Source and credit: the settlement terms, deadlines and benefit details described above are drawn from our sister site’s reporting — OpenClassActions.com: Yasmin and YAZ Canada Settlement — $9.05 Million CAD — which tracks this case against the court-approved notice and the official settlement website and is updated as the court rules.
Legal Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. OpenClassActions.org is a consumer news site, not a law firm and not the settlement administrator, and is not affiliated with any party to the case described. The allegations are allegations; unless a court has ruled, the defendants deny wrongdoing and no court has decided the merits. Deadlines, benefit amounts and payment timing can change as the court and the administrator act, so confirm current status on the official settlement website. You never need to pay anyone to file a claim or to receive a settlement payment.