Mena Regional Health $500K Data Breach Settlement

If you received a notice letter from Mena Regional Health System informing you that your personal information was compromised in a data breach, you may be eligible to submit a claim for up to $2,000 from a class action settlement.

Mena Hospital Commission, operating as Mena Regional Health System, has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle a class action lawsuit related to a targeted cyberattack on its computer systems. The incident, which occurred around November 8, 2022, allegedly exposed sensitive personal information which included full names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account details, medical records, and health insurance information.

Who is eligible for a data breach payout?

You are a United States resident and a current or former patient who received a notice letter from Mena Regional Health System notifying you that your personal information was compromised in the data breach incident that occurred around November 8, 2022.

How much will my class action settlement payment be?

Class members can file for one or both of these options:

• Pro Rata Cash Payment: After deducting out-of-pocket expense claims and all other settlement costs, the remaining settlement fund will be distributed proportionally. Amount will be determined by the number of claims filed.

• Out-of-Pocket Expense Reimbursement: Class members can submit for reimbursement of documented monetary losses directly related to the data breach, up to a maximum of $2,000 per individual. Losses include unreimbursed charges related to fraud or identity theft, professional fees paid to attorney, accountant, or credit repair services, and other expenses.
• Expenses must have been incurred on or after September 1, 2023, through the date you submit your claim.

How to claim a data breach settlement payout

To receive a payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by the deadline of June 12, 2025. You can file a claim online or download and print a PDF claim form to mail to the settlement administrator.

Settlement Administrator mailing address: Mena Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, PO Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799

Required proof and information

• Unique ID and PIN from notice required to submit an online claim.
• Out-of-Pocket Expense Reimbursement claims require supporting documentation such as receipts, invoices, police report, proof of fraudulent tax returns and other charges must be submitted with the claim form.

Class action settlement payment options

Claimants can select from these payout options:

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Virtual Prepaid Card
• Physical check mailed to address provided

$500,000 data breach class action settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund of $500,000 includes:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $166,666.67
• Attorneys' expenses: Up to $25,000
• Service awards to class representatives: $2,000 each
• Payments to class members with approved claims: Remaining settlement balance

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: June 12, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: August 11, 2025

When is the Mena Regional Health data breach class action payout date?

The final hearing is scheduled for August 11, 2025. Payments will be issued to valid claimants approximately 61 days after the court grants final approval.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The lawsuit was filed due to a cyberattack that compromised sensitive personal patient data in 2022. Mena Regional Health System denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to continued litigation costs.

Sources

1. Official Settlement Website
2. Class Notice Document