A major settlement is now open for claims after a January 24, 2024 data breach involving Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW). If you received a notice saying your personal or private health information may have been impacted, you could be eligible for up to $5,000, plus three years of medical data monitoring.
Below is a clear breakdown of what happened, who qualifies, and how to submit your claim before the January 20, 2026 deadline.
Why is there a lawsuit?
A data incident on or about Jan. 24, 2024 affected GHC-SCW’s network systems and may have exposed members’ sensitive information—including personally identifiable information and protected health information.
Lawsuits followed, alleging GHC-SCW failed to prevent the breach or adequately safeguard member data.
GHC-SCW denies wrongdoing but agreed to a $3.5 million settlement to resolve the claims and avoid continued litigation.
Who qualifies?
You’re part of the Settlement Class if:
You reside in the United States, and
You received a notice that your information may have been impacted in the Jan. 24, 2024 GHC-SCW data breach, and
Your personally identifiable information or private health information may have been affected.
This includes all individuals who received the official breach notification from GHC-SCW.
How much can people get?
Class members may choose one or more of these benefits:
1. Documented Losses — Up to $5,000
For out-of-pocket expenses tied to the breach, such as:
Unreimbursed fraud losses
Fees for credit monitoring or credit reports
Bank/credit card charges
Identity theft-related expenses
Eligible losses must have occurred between Jan. 24, 2024 and Jan. 20, 2026 and be supported by documentation.
2. Alternate Cash Payment (No Documentation Needed)
Estimated $100 (final amount depends on claims volume).
3. Three Years of Medical Data Monitoring
Every class member may elect:
CyEx medical monitoring
One-bureau credit monitoring
Dark web scanning
Security freeze assistance
Up to $1,000,000 identity theft insurance (no deductible)
Access to fraud resolution agents
What Are Your Options?
| Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Submit a Claim | Get a cash payment and/or medical monitoring. | January 20, 2026 |
| Opt Out | Keep your right to sue separately; receive no settlement benefits. | January 5, 2026 |
| Object | Tell the Court you disagree with the settlement terms. | January 5, 2026 |
| Attend Final Approval Hearing | Speak (with Court permission) about your objection. | February 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CT |
| Do Nothing | You get no benefits and give up certain rights. | — |
How to File a Claim
You must submit a claim form by January 20, 2026. Two filing methods:
Online (Fastest)
Use the unique ID from your notice.
By Mail
Download/print the PDF claim form and send it to:
GHCSCW Data Incident
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 5324
New York, NY 10150-5324
Documentation (If Claiming Up to $5,000)
Include proof such as:
Receipts, invoices
Bank/credit card statements
Police report(s)
Other evidence tying losses to the breach
Payment Options
Electronic payment (online claims only)
Paper check
Payments will be issued about 75 days after final approval, assuming no appeals. Don’t wait—claims close soon.
