Who can claim compensation in the $7.25 billion Roundup settlement and how much they could receive

A proposed USD 7.25 billion settlement involving Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide could compensate tens of thousands of people in the United States who were exposed to glyphosate-based weed killers and later developed certain cancers. The agreement, which has received preliminary approval from a Missouri court, is intended to resolve both existing and future claims linked to non-Hodgkin lymphoma and related blood cancers.

More than 125,000 claims have been filed against Roundup since 2015, with many already resolved. The new settlement could cover more than 40,000 additional claimants. Compensation will vary depending on exposure level, type of use, and the claimant’s age and medical condition.

Who qualifies for compensation?

Individuals may qualify if they meet the following criteria:

• Exposure to Roundup or other glyphosate-based herbicides in the United States before February 17, 2026
• Exposure occurred through:
  • Direct contact with the product
  • Inhalation of spray or mist
  • Ingestion or absorption during use
• The person later developed non-Hodgkin lymphoma or certain related leukemias containing the terms:
  • “lymphoma”
  • “lymphocytic”
  • “prolymphocytic”

Additional eligibility points:

• A diagnosis is not required today to remain eligible.
• However, a claim can only be paid after diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
• Family members can file claims on behalf of deceased relatives who were exposed.
• Immigration status does not affect eligibility.

Estimated compensation amounts

Claimants will be assigned to one of nine tiers, depending on factors such as exposure type, age at diagnosis, and disease severity. Higher tiers generally receive larger payments.

Typical compensation ranges

Quick-pay option

Claimants may choose a faster payment option, which provides smaller payouts but is processed sooner.

Occupational exposure requirements

To qualify for the higher occupational payout range, claimants generally must show:

• More than 80 hours of exposure to Roundup at work
• The job produced over half of their annual income during at least one year
• Documentation such as:
  • Employment records
  • Payroll records
  • Tax documents

Typical qualifying occupations include:

• Farmers and farm workers
• Groundskeepers
• Maintenance workers
• Landscaping crews
• Tree trimmers

Payment timeline

The settlement will be funded through annual payments from Monsanto over 17 to 21 years, rather than a single lump sum.

Key timeline points:

• Final court approval hearing: July 9, 2026
• Quick-pay claims: processed earlier on a first-come basis
• Larger program awards: distributed gradually as funds are added to the settlement pool
• Awards may increase with inflation after the fifth year of payments.

Source: The Hill