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Esse Health Data Breach Settlement
Esse Health data breach settlement offers affected patients up to $50 in cash compensation plus 2 years of free medical identity protection.
$50 pro rata per class member (estimated; final amount based on total claims filed and deductions for court expenses, attorney fees, and administration costs)
Who may qualify
You're eligible if you received notice from Esse Health that your personal information was compromised in the April 2025 cyberattack. Affected data included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and medical identifiers. Excluded are Esse Health employees and officers.
All persons identified in Esse Health's records whose data was potentially compromised in the April 2025 cyberattack and who received notice. Affected data includes names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and medical record numbers. Excludes Esse Health employees, officers, and court personnel.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- August 4, 2026
- Exclusion deadline
- July 5, 2026
- Objection deadline
- July 5, 2026
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as No.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
No documentation required—all class members who received breach notice are eligible for cash payment and automatic medical identity protection enrollment.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
No claim form is needed — Simpluris (Settlement Administrator) issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
- Check the official source to confirm you are within the eligible group — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Make sure Simpluris (Settlement Administrator) has your current mailing address or payment details if the official source provides a way to update them.
- No claim form is required for an automatic refund; you do not need to pay anyone or submit documents to receive it.
- Watch the payment status on this record and on the official source — payments begin only after the court or program process concludes.
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Common questions
Who may qualify for this settlement?
All persons identified in Esse Health's records whose data was potentially compromised in the April 2025 cyberattack and who received notice. Affected data includes names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and medical record numbers. Excludes Esse Health employees, officers, and court personnel.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is August 4, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: No. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Unknown. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Esse Health Data Breach Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Unknown. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Esse Health Data Breach Settlement claim form?
No separate claim form is required for this settlement — eligible class members are handled through the official administrator or government program. Confirm details on the official source.
Do I need to prove I was affected by the breach?
No. If you received notice from Esse Health that your information was compromised, you are automatically a class member. No documentation is required to claim the cash payment.
How much money will I get?
The settlement sets aside $2.525 million. The estimated payout is $50 per person, but the final amount depends on the number of claims filed. After court expenses, attorney fees, and administration costs are paid, remaining funds are distributed pro rata.
When is the deadline to claim?
Claims must be submitted by August 4, 2026. You can file online at essehealthsettlement.com or mail a printed form postmarked by that date.
What is CyEx Medical Shield Complete?
It's 2 years of free medical identity protection automatically provided to all class members. It includes monitoring for fraudulent healthcare accounts, $1 million identity theft insurance, and access to a fraud resolution agent.
What if I want to opt out or object?
You must notify the settlement administrator by July 5, 2026 to opt out or object to the settlement.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
No claim form is needed — confirm the automatic refund on the official source.
Listed on the official settlement website (Simpluris (Settlement Administrator)).
Disclaimer
This service summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 9, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.