Levinson's family received $2.5 million annuity from the CIA in order to stop a lawsuit revealing details of his work in Iran and to forestall any revelation of details regarding the arrangement between Levinson and the agency.[4] He may still be held in captivity by the government of Iran.[5][6] On November 26, 2013, Levinson, if he was still alive, became the longest-held American in history, surpassing Terry A. Anderson.[7] According to his family, he suffers from type 1 diabetes, gout, and hypertension.[8] His passport has never shown up in any other country.[9]