If you got a data breach notice from Yale New Haven Health Services, you may be eligible for part of an $18 million class action settlement — including up to $5,000 for documented losses or a $100 cash payment, plus two years of free medical data monitoring.
Here’s the fast, skimmable breakdown so you can check eligibility and file quickly.
Why this lawsuit exists?
In March 2025, Yale New Haven Health Services discovered that a criminal third party accessed its systems and may have viewed patients’ personally identifiable and private health information — things like names, addresses, birth dates, Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, and more.
The lawsuit claims Yale New Haven failed to adequately protect this information. The company denies wrongdoing but agreed to an $18M settlement to resolve the claims.
Who qualifies?
You’re part of the Settlement Class if:
You live in the U.S., and
You received a data breach notice from Yale New Haven Health Services indicating your information may have been impacted.
If you didn’t receive a notice, you’re not included.
How much you can get?
Depending on your situation, you may qualify for:
Up to $5,000 for documented losses (fraud expenses, identity theft costs, credit expenses, etc.)
$100 cash if you had no documented losses
Two years of free medical data monitoring for all approved claimants
Claim deadline: February 18, 2026
Your options
| Option | Deadline | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Submit a Claim Form | Feb. 18, 2026 | Required to receive any payment or monitoring benefits. |
| Object | Jan. 20, 2026 | Tell the Court why you disagree. You remain in the settlement. |
| Exclude Yourself | Jan. 20, 2026 | No benefits; keeps your right to sue independently. |
| Go to the Hearing | Mar. 3, 2026 | Speak in Court at your own expense. |
| Do Nothing | — | You stay in the settlement but receive no money. |
How to file?
You must submit a claim to receive any benefits.
You can file online (recommended) or by mailing a paper claim form.
Claims Administrator Contact:
Yale New Haven Health Data Incident Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 5113
Portland, OR 97208-5113
[email protected]
877-730-7795
What you may need?
For documented losses: receipts, emails, statements, or other proof
For alternate cash ($100): no documentation required
Basic info from your data breach notice
Online claims and mailed claims must be submitted or postmarked by February 18, 2026.
