HealthAlliance $1.29 Million Data Breach Settlement

If you received a notice from HealthAlliance, Inc. indicating that your personal information may have been compromised in a data incident, you might be eligible to claim a financial award from a class action settlement.

HealthAlliance, Inc. has agreed to pay $1,290,000 to settle a class action lawsuit regarding alleged unauthorized access to personal information, including sensitive health and financial data, between August 18, 2023, and October 13, 2023.

Who can file a claim?

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must have received a notification from HealthAlliance, Inc. regarding the data incident.
• You must reside in the United States.
• The data incident must have potentially impacted your personal information, which includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and health-related records.

How much can class members get?

Class members can choose between two cash payment options or opt for credit/medical monitoring services.

• Cash Payment A: This option includes compensation for ordinary losses, lost time, and extraordinary losses. Ordinary losses may be reimbursed up to $7,500 per person for expenses such as bank fees, phone charges, and credit monitoring fees incurred due to the data incident. Lost time can be compensated at $25 per hour for up to four hours. Extraordinary losses require documentation of actual monetary loss due to fraud or identity theft.
• Cash Payment B: A flat payment of $100 is available without the need for documentation.

In addition to cash payments, class members can claim up to three years of credit/medical monitoring services valued at $179.40 per year.

Pro Rata Adjustments

If the total valid claims exceed the net settlement fund, cash payments may be reduced on a pro rata basis. Conversely, if the claims do not exhaust the fund, payments may increase proportionally. The settlement administrator will prioritize credit/medical monitoring payments before cash payments.

Is proof required to submit a claim?

Yes, claimants must provide documentation to claim compensation for ordinary and extraordinary losses under Cash Payment A. This includes receipts or other non-self-prepared documentation demonstrating the costs incurred.

How to claim an award

To claim an award, you can file a claim online or download a claim form to submit by mail. Completed forms and supporting documentation should be mailed to:

HealthAlliance Settlement Administrator

1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210

Philadelphia, PA 19103

For online submissions, ensure your claim is submitted by November 19, 2024.

Claim instructions

1. Visit the settlement website to access the claim form.
2. Complete the form with your personal information and select your preferred payment option.
3. If choosing Cash Payment A, attach the required documentation.
4. Submit the form online or mail it to the settlement administrator by the deadline.

Payment methods

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

$1,290,000 Settlement Fund Breakdown

The settlement fund of $1,290,000 will cover:

• Settlement Class Member Benefits
• Attorneys' Fees (up to 35% of the settlement fund) and Costs
• Service Award for the Class Representative
• Settlement Administration Costs

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: November 19, 2024
• Exclusion Deadline: November 4, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: December 4, 2024

When is the HealthAlliance Data Incident payout date?

The awards will be distributed after the final approval hearing on December 4, 2024, once the settlement becomes final.

Why was there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit was initiated after HealthAlliance, Inc. detected unauthorized access to its network, potentially compromising the personal information of approximately 260,000 individuals. The settlement aims to resolve claims related to this data breach without admitting wrongdoing.

What happens next?

After the final approval hearing on December 4, 2024, if the settlement is approved, payments and benefits will be distributed to eligible class members who submitted valid claims.