Essen Medical Associates $4M Data Breach Settlement
U. S.
U.S. residents whose personal information was potentially compromised in the March 2023 Essen data breach; approximately 907,782 current and former patients affected. Payout: Up to $5,000 for documented losses; up to $100 pro-rated cash fund payment with no proof required. Proof of purchase is optional. Claim deadline: June 1, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 19, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
U.S. residents whose personal information was potentially compromised in the March 2023 Essen data breach; approximately 907,782 current and former patients affected
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Optional.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
How hard is this claim to file?
What the form asks
- — The unique ID printed on the postcard notice you received by mail (On the mailed postcard notice sent to you by Essen Medical Associates)
- — The PIN printed on the postcard notice you received by mail (On the mailed postcard notice sent to you by Essen Medical Associates)
- — Select cash fund payment, documented losses reimbursement, or both (Determined by you based on your situation — no proof required for the cash fund option)
- — Attach copies of documents proving out-of-pocket expenses or losses related to the breach (Your own financial records — credit card statements, bank statements, invoices, telephone records, and receipts)
Documents you'll need
Watch out for
- The claim deadline has already passed (June 1, 2026) — verify directly with the administrator at 1-888-976-6880 whether late claims are accepted
- If you did not receive a mailed notice, you must provide documentation showing how the breach impacted you; simply asserting eligibility is not sufficient
- Parents or guardians filing on behalf of minors must submit a separate claim form for each individual child
- The cash fund payment is pro-rated, so the actual amount depends on the total number of approved claims and may be less than the stated maximum
- If the total value of all approved claims exceeds the available settlement fund, the settlement administrator will reduce the total amount it pays to each claimant
- Payments will not be issued until after the court grants final approval and resolves any appeals — the final approval hearing is scheduled for July 7, 2026
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
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1Locate the postcard notice you received by U.S. Mail from Essen Medical — it contains a unique ID and PIN required to file online
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2Go to ehcsettlement.com/Login to file the online claim form, or download and print the PDF claim form at ehcsettlement.com/Content/Documents/Claim%20Form.pdf
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3Choose which benefit(s) to claim: the no-proof cash fund payment, the documented-losses reimbursement, or both
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4If claiming documented losses, gather and attach supporting documentation such as credit card statements, bank statements, invoices, telephone records, and receipts
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5If you did not receive a postcard or lost it, call the settlement administrator at 1-888-976-6880 before submitting
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6Submit your claim online or postmark the mailed form by the claim deadline
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7After submission, watch for an email from the administrator asking you to select your preferred payment method
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open
- Court approval You are here
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
The claim window has closed; the settlement is at or awaiting final court approval. Payments typically follow approval and any appeal period.
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- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
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Claim deadline
June 1, 2026
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
All Essen Health claim forms must be submitted online or postmarked no later than June 1, 2026.
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Eligibility summary
U.S. residents whose personal information was potentially compromised in the March 2023 Essen data breach; approximately 907,782 current and former patients affected
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Approximately 907,782 current and former patients were affected by the Essen data breach in March 2023.
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Proof requirement
Optional
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Final approval pending
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The court will determine whether to grant the Essen Health settlement final approval following a hearing on July 7, 2026.
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Estimated payout
Up to $5,000 for documented losses; up to $100 pro-rated cash fund payment with no proof required
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Class members with documented losses can receive a one-time cash payment of up to $5,000. Additionally, all settlement class members may also submit a claim form to receive a pro-rated cash fund payment of up to $100 with no proof required.
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Court case number
801239/2024E
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
Rivera, et al. v. Essen Medical Associates, P.C. d/b/a Essen Health Care
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Essen Medical Associates $4M Data Breach settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Essen Medical Associates $4M Data Breach settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. File only through the official settlement website (ehcsettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 19, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
U.S. residents whose personal information was potentially compromised in the March 2023 Essen data breach; approximately 907,782 current and former patients affected
How much can I get from the Essen Medical Associates $4M Data Breach settlement?
Up to $5,000 for documented losses; up to $100 pro-rated cash fund payment with no proof required. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is June 1, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Optional. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Final approval pending. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Essen Medical Associates $4M Data Breach Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Final approval pending. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Essen Medical Associates $4M Data Breach Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
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Disclaimer
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