People affected by the 2024 SAG-AFTRA Health Plan data breach may qualify for compensation from a $950,000 class action settlement.
Eligible individuals may claim:
Up to $5,000 for documented losses
A pro rata cash payment
Automatic credit monitoring and identity protection services
If you received a mailed notice about the breach, here’s what you need to know — and how to file before the deadline.
Why This Lawsuit Was Filed?
The lawsuit alleges an unauthorized third party accessed sensitive information through a SAG-AFTRA Health Plan employee email account between Sept. 17 and Sept. 18, 2024.
According to the complaint, the exposed information may have included:
Names
Social Security numbers
Health information
Insurance information
Plaintiffs claimed SAG-AFTRA Health Plan failed to adequately protect sensitive personal and health information.
SAG-AFTRA denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid the expense and uncertainty of continued litigation.
Who Qualifies?
You may qualify if:
You are a living person
You received a mailed notification stating your private information may have been impacted in the SAG-AFTRA data incident
The notice related to the Sept. 17–18, 2024, breach
Additional California Resident Benefits
California residents may qualify for enhanced cash benefits if they:
Lived in California at any time between Sept. 17, 2024, and July 23, 2026
Received the breach notice at a California address
The settlement estimates that the breach impacted approximately 35,592 individuals.
Who Is Excluded?
Excluded individuals include:
SAG-AFTRA officers and directors
Judges and court staff involved in the case
Individuals responsible for the breach
Anyone who validly opts out of the settlement
What Can Class Members Receive?
Eligible class members may qualify for multiple settlement benefits.
Out-of-Pocket Loss Reimbursement
Class members may claim up to:
$5,000 for documented unreimbursed losses
Eligible losses may include:
Credit monitoring costs
Identity theft protection expenses
Fraud-related charges
Other documented losses related to the breach
Losses must:
Have occurred between Sept. 17, 2024, and July 23, 2026
Not already be reimbursed by another source
Supporting documentation is required.
Pro Rata Cash Payment
Class members can also submit a claim for a cash payment from the remaining settlement funds after approved expense claims are paid.
Payments are based on a share system:
California residents receive two shares
Non-California residents receive one share
The final payment amount depends on the number of valid claims submitted.
Automatic Credit Monitoring
All settlement class members will automatically receive:
18 months of CyEx Medical Shield Complete
OR CyEx Minor Defense for minors
Benefits include:
Medical and healthcare fraud monitoring
Single-bureau credit monitoring
Identity protection services
No claim form is required for this benefit.
Your Options at a Glance
| Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| File a Claim | Receive settlement payments | July 23, 2026 |
| Opt Out | Exclude yourself from the settlement | June 23, 2026 |
| Object | Tell the court why you disagree with the settlement | June 23, 2026 |
| Do Nothing | Receive automatic credit monitoring only | N/A |
How to File a Claim?
Eligible class members can file online or by mail.
Information You’ll Need
To submit a claim, you’ll need:
Your Class Member ID from the settlement notice
Documentation Requirements
Claims for out-of-pocket losses require proof such as:
Receipts
Invoices
Bank statements
Credit card statements
Documentation of fraud or identity theft
Claimants must also show:
The losses were likely caused by the data breach
They were not reimbursed elsewhere
Reasonable efforts were made to seek reimbursement
Filing by Mail
Mail completed claim forms to:
Claims Administrator – 83302+++
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
Payment Options
Approved claimants may receive payment by:
Electronic payment
Paper check
Mailed claims will receive payment by paper check.
When Will Payments Be Sent?
According to the settlement website, payments are expected to be issued approximately:
30 days after claim processing is completed, or
60 days after final court approval
whichever occurs later.
