If you received a notice about the Balance Autism data breach, you may be eligible to claim cash compensation or free credit monitoring from a class action settlement.
This post breaks everything down in plain English so you can quickly see if you qualify and what to do next.
What happened?
Balance Autism agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to adequately protect sensitive personal information during a cybersecurity incident in March 2025.
The lawsuit claims the breach may have exposed private data. While Balance Autism denies wrongdoing, it agreed to the settlement to avoid further litigation costs and uncertainty.
Who is eligible?
You may qualify if you meet all of the following:
You live in the United States or its territories
You were notified that the March 2025 data incident may have impacted your information
You received an official notice from Balance Autism about the breach
If you didn’t get a notice or PIN, you likely are not included in this settlement.
How much money can you get?
Your payout depends on what you claim and whether you provide documentation:
Compensation options
Up to $400 — documented out-of-pocket expenses
(credit monitoring, fees, professional help, credit freezes/unfreezes, etc.)
Up to $80 — lost time
(up to 4 hours at $20/hour, minimum 1 hour required)
Up to $4,000 — extraordinary losses
(identity theft or fraud losses tied to the breach, with documentation)
$50 flat payment — alternative cash option
(no documentation required)
2 years of credit monitoring + $1,000,000 identity theft insurance
(no documentation required)
Your options
| Option | What you get | Deadline | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submit a claim | Cash compensation (up to $4,000, depending on category) or other benefits | June 1, 2026 | Requires Claim ID + PIN from your notice |
| Alternative cash payment | $50 | June 1, 2026 | No documentation required |
| Credit monitoring | 2 years of credit monitoring + $1M identity theft insurance | June 1, 2026 | No documentation required |
| Opt out of the settlement | No payment (keeps your right to sue separately) | May 1, 2026 | Must submit exclusion request |
| Do nothing | No payout or benefits | — | You give up your claim automatically |
How to file a claim?
You have two ways to submit:
Option 1: File online
Complete the official claim form using your Claim ID + PIN from your notice.
Option 2: Mail your claim
Send your completed form to:
Balance Autism Data Settlement
c/o Claims Administrator
PO Box 2007
Chanhassen, MN 55317-2007
What you’ll need
Before you start, gather:
Your Claim Number + PIN (from your notice)
Any receipts or proof of losses (if claiming expenses or fraud)
A description of time spent (if claiming lost time)
Documentation of identity theft (if claiming extraordinary losses)
When will payments go out?
Payments will be issued after final court approval and resolution of any appeals. Timing can vary, but this usually happens months after the final hearing.
