Individuals who received notice that their information may have been affected by the Yale New Haven Health data breach may be eligible to claim up to $5,000, an alternate cash payment, and two years of medical data monitoring.
Overview
Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. has agreed to pay $18 million to resolve allegations that it failed to adequately safeguard personal and protected health information. The breach, discovered on March 8, 2025, involved unauthorized access to certain systems and potentially affected as many as 5.3 million people.
Compromised information may have included names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, race or ethnicity, Social Security numbers, patient types, and medical record numbers.
Who Is Eligible?
Eligible class members are living individuals in the United States who received a notice from Yale New Haven Health stating that their personal information may have been impacted by the March 8, 2025 data breach.
Settlement Payment Options
Class members may choose from the following:
Cash Payment A – Documented Losses
Up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses related to the breach. Eligible losses include:
- Unreimbursed fraud or identity theft expenses
- Fees for freezing or unfreezing credit
- Notary, postage, copying, and mileage costs
- Other expenses directly connected to the data breach
Cash Payment B – Alternate Cash
An estimated $100 alternate payment for those who do not submit documented losses. The final amount depends on the number of approved claims.
Medical Data Monitoring
All class members may request two years of free medical data monitoring.
How to File a Claim
To receive a payment or monitoring benefits, class members must submit a claim by February 18, 2026. Claims can be filed online or by printing and mailing the PDF claim form.
Mailing Address:
Yale New Haven Health Data Incident Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 5113
Portland, OR 97208-5113
Required Information
- Unique ID and PIN from the settlement notice
- Documentation for any claimed losses (receipts, statements, correspondence, etc.)
- Email address if selecting medical data monitoring
Payment Methods
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Zelle
- Virtual prepaid card
- Paper check by mail
Settlement Fund Breakdown ($18 Million Total)
- Administration costs: To be determined
- Attorneys’ fees: Up to $6,000,000
- Attorneys’ costs: To be submitted for approval
- Service awards: Up to $2,500 per class representative
- Medical data monitoring costs
- Remaining funds paid to approved claimants
Important Dates
- Claim deadline: February 18, 2026
- Opt-out deadline: January 20, 2026
- Final approval hearing: March 3, 2026
When Will Payments Be Sent?
Payments and medical monitoring activation codes will be issued approximately 60 days after final approval or once claim processing is completed.
Why the Settlement Was Filed
The lawsuit followed a criminal intrusion into Yale New Haven Health’s systems, which may have exposed sensitive personal and medical information. While the company denies wrongdoing, both sides agreed to settle to avoid further litigation. The settlement also requires Yale New Haven Health to strengthen its information security practices.
Sources
Class notice
Official settlement website FAQ
Claim form
Status: Open for Claims
Award Range: $100–$5,000
Claim Deadline: February 18, 2026
