Ardent Health Services Data Breach Class Action Settlement

If you received a Notice Letter from Ardent Health Services (AHS) indicating that your private information may have been compromised, you might be eligible to claim between $25 and $75 from a class action settlement.

Ardent Health Services has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit due to a November 2023 cyberattack that allegedly resulted in unauthorized access to sensitive information, including Social Security Numbers.

Who can claim a payout?

You are considered a member of the "Settlement Class" if you received a Notice Letter from AHS informing you that your private information was involved in the data incident.

How much are the payouts?

• Identity Theft Protection and Credit Monitoring: All class members are eligible for one year of identity theft protection and credit monitoring, which includes up to $1 million in identity theft insurance. Those who submit a valid claim for reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses can receive two years of protection.
• Cash Payment: Class members whose Social Security Numbers were not accessed will receive $25, while those whose Social Security Numbers were accessed will receive $75.
• Reimbursable Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Class members can claim up to $1,000 for documented expenses if their Social Security Numbers were not accessed, and up to $5,000 if they were accessed. These expenses must be documented and incurred between November 23, 2023, and March 6, 2025.
• Examples of Reimbursable Expenses:
• Unreimbursed bank fees
• Long-distance phone charges (if charged by the minute)
• Cell phone charges (if charged by the minute)
• Data charges (if charged based on the amount of data used)
• Postage and notary fees
• Unreimbursed losses due to fraud or identity theft
• Other charges or losses reasonably related to the Data Incident

• Supporting documentation, like reciepts, must be provided

How to claim a payout

Class members can file a claim online or download the claim form PDF.pdf) and mail it to the Settlement Administrator.

Claim form mailing address: AHS Class Action Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, PO Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799. Ensure the claim is submitted online or postmarked by March 6, 2025.

Claim Instructions

1. Visit the settlement website to access the claim form.
2. Fill out the form with your personal information and claim details.
3. Submit the form online or mail it to the provided address.
4. Attach any required documentation for out-of-pocket expenses.

Payment Methods

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Virtual Prepaid Card
• Physical Check

Important Dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: March 6, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: August 1, 2025

When is the AHS Data Incident Settlement Payout Date?

The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on August 1, 2025. If the Settlement is approved, benefits will be distributed after any appeals are resolved.

Why is There a Class Action Settlement?

The lawsuit was filed due to a cyberattack on AHS's computer systems, which allegedly compromised private information, including Social Security Numbers. AHS denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of continued litigation.