If you may have had your private information impacted in the NextGen Healthcare data breach announced on April 28, 2023, you could be eligible for cash and free identity protection benefits.
A proposed class action settlement in Miller et al. v. NextGen Healthcare, Inc. (Case No. 1:23-cv-02043-TWT) requires NextGen Healthcare, Inc. to create a $19,375,000 Settlement Fund.
Here’s what you need to know, and how to claim before the deadline.
Why This Lawsuit Exists?
The lawsuit relates to a Data Breach announced on April 28, 2023.
Plaintiffs allege private information may have been impacted. NextGen denies wrongdoing. The settlement is a proposed resolution and must receive final court approval.
If approved, eligible class members can receive reimbursement, cash payments, and three years of Identity Defense Services.
Who Qualifies?
You are eligible if you may have had your private information impacted by the NextGen Healthcare Data Breach.
If you are unsure, you can review the official settlement website or call 833-630-5369.
Parents of minors who are class members may also enroll their children in Identity Defense Services.
How Much Can You Get?
The settlement provides multiple benefit options:
Out-of-Pocket Losses
Up to $7,500 per person
Covers verifiable, unreimbursed costs fairly traceable to the Data Breach
Documentation required
Lost Time
$25 per hour
Covers time spent addressing fraud, identity theft, misuse, or preventative measures
Up to:
10 hours (with qualifying Out-of-Pocket Loss claim)
5 hours (without Out-of-Pocket claim)
Can be claimed in 15-minute increments
Certification required
Alternative Cash Payment
Instead of claiming losses and lost time:
$50 (most class members)
$150 (California Settlement Subclass Members)
Subject to pro rata adjustment
Identity Defense & Restoration Services
All class members can enroll in:
Three years of Identity Defense Services
Restoration Services available during the service period
No claim required to enroll
Services begin after final approval (no earlier than March 20, 2026)
No enrollment deadline (but services end three years after activation)
You may enroll even if you do not file a claim for money.
Your Options
| Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| File Claim (Losses / Lost Time) | Get reimbursed up to $7,500 + $25/hour for time. | March 30, 2026 |
| Alternative Cash Payment | Get $50 (or $150 for CA subclass). | March 30, 2026 |
| Enroll in Identity Defense Services | Get 3 years of services. No payment claim required. | No deadline |
| Exclude Yourself (Opt Out) | Keep your right to sue separately. | February 12, 2026 (passed) |
| Object | Tell the Court why you disagree. | February 12, 2026 (passed) |
| Do Nothing | No cash payment. Can still enroll in identity services. | — |
How to File a Claim?
To receive reimbursement or an Alternative Cash Payment:
Submit your claim online by March 30, 2026, or
Mail a completed claim form postmarked by March 30, 2026
Mailing Address:
NGH Data Breach Litigation
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
PO Box 5324
New York, NY 10150-5391
Phone: (833) 630-5369
The easiest way to submit a claim is online through the official settlement website. Payments will be issued after final approval and completion of claim processing.
If your information may have been impacted, this settlement provides multiple ways to claim compensation or secure protection.
