Yale New Haven Data Incident Litigation Settlement
If you received a notice that your personal or medical information may have been exposed in Yale New Haven Health Services Corporation’s March 8 2025 data breach, you could receive cash compensation and free medical data monitoring. Eligible class members must submit a claim by February 18 2026. Act now to protect your rights.
Download Claim Form (PDF)At-a-Glance
- Settlement Fund: $18 million
- Who’s Included: U.S. residents who received a notice that their data was impacted
- Benefits: Up to $5,000 for documented losses, or ≈$100 alternate cash, plus two years of free medical data monitoring
- Claim Deadline: February 18 2026
- Opt-Out / Objection Deadline: January 20 2026
- Final Approval Hearing: March 3 2026, 4 p.m. ET
Who Is Eligible?
All living individuals in the United States who were sent a notice informing them that their private information “may have been impacted” are automatically members of the Settlement Class—unless they fall into one of the limited exclusions (e.g., Yale New Haven officers, the presiding judge, or certain government entities).
What Can You Receive?
1. Cash Payment A – Documented Losses (up to $5,000)
- Unreimbursed fraud or identity-theft losses
- Credit-freeze or unfreeze fees
- Out-of-pocket expenses such as postage, notary, copying, mileage, telephone charges
You must provide receipts or other reasonable documentation. Personal affidavits alone are not enough.
2. Cash Payment B – Alternate Cash (≈$100)
If you prefer not to gather documentation, you may choose a flat alternate payment estimated at $100 (subject to pro-rata increase or decrease depending on claims volume).
3. Two Years of Free Medical Data Monitoring
All claimants—whether choosing Payment A or B—can also enroll in two additional years of medical data monitoring services at no cost.
How to File a Claim
- Download and complete the official Claim Form (PDF) using the button above, or file online at the settlement site.
- Choose between Cash Payment A (documented losses) or Cash Payment B (alternate cash).
- Attach supporting documents if claiming documented losses.
- Submit online by February 18 2026 or mail your form postmarked by the same date to:
Yale New Haven Health Data Incident, Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 5113, Portland, OR 97208-5113
Key Dates
- January 20 2026: Deadline to object or request exclusion
- February 18 2026: Deadline to submit a claim form
- March 3 2026: Final approval hearing (Richard C. Lee U.S. Courthouse, New Haven, CT)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Yale New Haven Data Incident Litigation about?
Plaintiffs allege that a criminal third party accessed Yale New Haven Health’s systems on March 8 2025, potentially compromising patients’ personally identifiable and medical information. Yale New Haven denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty of further litigation.
Do I need proof of identity theft to qualify?
No. Proof is only required if you seek reimbursement of specific out-of-pocket losses (Cash Payment A). For alternate cash or medical data monitoring, no documentation is necessary beyond confirming you received the breach notice.
How much will the alternate cash payment be?
The parties estimate ≈$100 per claimant. The final amount may rise or fall equally for all claimants depending on how many valid claims are filed and the cost of other settlement components.
When will payments be sent?
Payments and monitoring codes will be distributed after the Court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. This may take several months; monitor the settlement website for updates.
Can I still sue Yale New Haven Health if I participate?
No. By accepting settlement benefits, you release all related claims against Yale New Haven Health Services Corporation and other released parties. To keep the right to sue separately, you must opt out by January 20 2026.
Need More Information?
Call the Settlement Administrator toll-free at 1-877-730-7795 or visit the official settlement site at yalenewhavensettlement.com.