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AME Church Ministerial Retirement Annuity Plan Settlementautomatic deposit to retirement account (no claim form) · $44.4M Symetra settlement · AME plan participants as of Jun 30, 2021 · opt-out by Jul 17, 2026
By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed June 29, 2026
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Who Was Eligible?
Who the settlement covered:
- You were a participant in the AME Church Ministerial Retirement Annuity Plan as of June 30, 2021
- You are a current or former clergy member or eligible participant covered under the AME Church's ministerial retirement program
- You have not previously released your claims related to this matter
- You are a U.S.-based plan participant (details on geographic limitations are pending full settlement documentation)
How Much Did It Pay?
The total settlement fund is $44.4 million, which will be distributed among eligible plan participants. Individual payouts are expected to vary based on factors such as your account balance or length of participation in the plan — specific allocation details are pending final court approval. The maximum reported payout is up to $75 per eligible participant, though your actual amount may differ. Importantly, payments will be deposited automatically into participants' retirement accounts — no claim form is required, and no action is needed to receive your share.How this claim was filed
This settlement is closed, so the steps below are kept for reference only — they no longer lead anywhere you can file.
- Confirm you were a participant in the AME Church Ministerial Retirement Annuity Plan as of June 30, 2021
- No claim form is needed — if you qualify, your payment will be deposited automatically into your retirement account
- If you wish to opt out of the settlement and preserve your right to sue separately, submit your opt-out request before July 17, 2026
- If you wish to object to the settlement terms, file your objection with the court before the July 17, 2026 deadline
- Keep your retirement account information current with the AME Church Retirement Fund so your automatic deposit reaches you without issues
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a claim for the AME Church Ministerial Retirement Annuity Plan Settlementautomatic deposit to retirement account (no claim form) · $44.4M Symetra settlement · AME plan participants as of Jun 30, 2021 · opt-out by Jul 17, 2026?
The deadline to file a claim was Jul 17, 2026, and it has passed. Claims are no longer accepted for this settlement.
How much can I receive from the AME Church Ministerial Retirement Annuity Plan Settlementautomatic deposit to retirement account (no claim form) · $44.4M Symetra settlement · AME plan participants as of Jun 30, 2021 · opt-out by Jul 17, 2026?
The maximum payout per eligible claimant is up to $75. Actual payments may be lower depending on the total number of valid claims filed and the available settlement fund.
Did I need proof of purchase for the AME Church Ministerial Retirement Annuity Plan Settlementautomatic deposit to retirement account (no claim form) · $44.4M Symetra settlement · AME plan participants as of Jun 30, 2021 · opt-out by Jul 17, 2026?
No proof of purchase was required — claims could be made on a sworn statement, without receipts, photos, or product packaging.
Do I need to file a claim form for the AME Church retirement settlement?
No — this settlement uses automatic payments. If you were a participant in the AME Church Ministerial Retirement Annuity Plan as of June 30, 2021, your payment should be deposited directly into your retirement account without any action required on your part.
What is the deadline for the AME Church Ministerial Retirement Annuity Plan settlement?
The opt-out and objection deadline is July 17, 2026. If you want to exclude yourself from the settlement or formally object to its terms, you must do so before that date. Otherwise, no action is needed to receive your automatic payment.
Who is eligible for the AME Church Symetra settlement?
Eligible participants are those who were enrolled in the AME Church Ministerial Retirement Annuity Plan as of June 30, 2021. This primarily includes AME clergy members and others covered under the church's ministerial retirement program.
Primary source: the official settlement administrator’s website named in the court-approved class notice. We track this settlement from public settlement-notice sources; a single official administrator claim URL was not on file, so confirm the details on the official settlement website before you file.
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