The deal would settle roughly 100,000 claims filed by individuals and businesses affected by the spill.[335][336] On 13 August, BP asked US District Judge Carl Barbier to approve the settlement, saying its actions "did not constitute gross negligence or willful misconduct".[337] On 13 January 2013, Judge Barbier approved a medical-benefits portion of BP's proposed $7.8 billion partial settlement. People living for at least 60 days along oil-impacted shores or involved in the clean-up who can document one or more specific health conditions caused by the oil or dispersants are eligible for benefits, as are those injured during clean-up.[338] BP also agreed to spend $105 million over five years to set up a Gulf Coast health outreach program and pay for medical examinations.[45] According to a group presenting the plaintiffs, the deal has no specific cap.[339] BP says that it has $9.5 billion in assets set aside in a trust to pay the claims, and the settlement will not increase the $37.2 billion the company budgeted for spill-related expenses.[335] BP originally expected to spend $7.8 billion.