MHS Data Breach Settlement: Award Details

If you were impacted by the 2021 data breach of Medical Healthcare Solutions, Inc.'s (MHS) network system, you may be entitled to benefits from a class action settlement. This comprehensive guide will provide you with essential information about who is eligible for the settlement, the types of compensation available, and the steps you need to take to claim your award.

Who Benefits?: Individuals whose personal information was compromised in the data breach. How much can I get?: Various forms of compensation including reimbursements, credit monitoring services, or an estimated cash payment of $50.

Important Dates

• Fairness Hearing: February 8, 2024
• Deadline to File a Claim: February 5, 2024

Eligibility for the Medical Healthcare Solutions Settlement

If you received a notification from MHS about the data breach that took place between October 1, 2021, and October 4, 2021, you are considered a Settlement Class Member. This breach involved unauthorized access to personal identifying information and protected health information.

• Individuals directly notified by MHS about the Data Breach

Exclusions apply to MHS and MCI employees, affiliates, officers, directors, legal representatives, successors, and assigns, as well as the judge overseeing the case and their immediate family.

Compensation Available to Settlement Class Members

The settlement offers various forms of compensation to class members who submit valid claims. These include reimbursements for losses incurred due to the breach, credit monitoring services, and the option for a cash payment.

• Ordinary Loss Reimbursements: Up to $150 for documented out-of-pocket expenses
• Lost Time: Compensation for up to three hours at $25 per hour
• Extraordinary Loss Reimbursements: Up to $5,000 for significant documented losses
• Credit Monitoring Services: 24 months through Equifax Complete™ Premier
• Cash Payment Option: An estimated $50, subject to proration

The Data Breach at the Heart of the Settlement

The breach compromised sensitive information, potentially exposing affected individuals to identity theft and fraud.

• Personal identifying information
• Protected health information

Is Proof Required to Claim the Reward?

Yes, claimants must provide documentation or attest under penalty of perjury to support their claims for reimbursement or credit monitoring services.

How to Claim Your Award

To claim your award, complete and submit a Claim Form by February 5, 2024. Ensure all required documentation is attached to support your claim.

Analyzing the Settlement Amount

The settlement aims to compensate affected individuals and provide credit monitoring to prevent future harm. The cash payment option is estimated at $50 but may be adjusted based on the number of claimants.

Understanding the Class Action Settlement

This settlement is a legal resolution to the dispute, providing timely relief to affected individuals without an admission of wrongdoing by MHS or MCI. The next step for claimants is to submit their Claim Forms by the deadline to be eligible for compensation.