Carolina Arthritis Associates Data Incident Settlement
If your personal or medical information was exposed during the September 2024 cyber-attack on Carolina Arthritis Associates (CAA), you may be entitled to cash payments of up to $5,000—or an estimated $100 alternative—and two years of medical data monitoring. Submit your claim online or by mail by February 23, 2026 to receive benefits.
File Your Claim at the Official Settlement Website
Who Is Eligible?
The Court defined the Class as: “All individuals whose private information was accessed or acquired during the September 2024 CAA data incident.”
Excluded: CAA officers/directors, government entities, the judge & family, and anyone who opts out.
What Benefits Are Available?
- Two Years of CyEx Medical Shield Complete – Includes $1 million medical identity theft insurance plus monitoring of:
- Healthcare insurance ID exposure
- Medical Record Number exposure
- Unauthorized HSA spending
- Cash Payment A – Documented Losses
Reimbursement up to $5,000 for out-of-pocket expenses (identity fraud, credit-monitoring fees, replacement IDs, postage, etc.) incurred between Sept. 27 2024 and Feb. 23 2026. Proof required. - Cash Payment B – Alternate Cash
Estimated $100 (pro-rata) with no documentation required.
The net Settlement Fund of $600,000 covers the benefits after court-approved fees, costs, and service awards are paid.
Key Deadlines
Opt-Out Deadline: February 6, 2026
Objection Deadline: February 6, 2026
Claim Deadline: February 23, 2026
Final Approval Hearing: March 10, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m. ET
How to File a Claim
- Submit online through the official portal linked above (fastest).
- Or mail a completed paper claim to:
CAA Data Incident Settlement, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958 (postmarked by Feb. 23 2026). - For questions, contact the Settlement Administrator at (833) 417-4969 or info@CAADataSettlement.com.
Download the Paper Claim Form (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Carolina Arthritis Associates Data Incident Settlement about?
The lawsuit alleges hackers accessed CAA’s systems in Sept. 2024, exposing patient names, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and other sensitive medical data. CAA denies wrongdoing but agreed to a $600,000 settlement to avoid litigation risks.
Do I need proof to get money from the settlement?
Documentation is only required if you seek reimbursement of actual losses (up to $5,000). No proof is needed for the estimated $100 alternate cash payment.
How will the amount of my cash payment be calculated?
After fees, costs, and the cost of two-year monitoring are deducted, the remainder of the fund is divided pro-rata among approved claims. Therefore, the final amount may be higher or lower than the current estimate.
Can I stay in the settlement and still object?
Yes. If you do not opt out, you may submit a written objection by Feb. 6 2026 and still file a claim.
What happens if the Court does not approve the settlement?
If the settlement is not approved, no benefits will be distributed and the lawsuit may continue.
Next Steps
Take a few minutes to secure your benefits. Filing is free and there is no cost to remain in the Class.