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Alabama Ophthalmology Data Breach Settlement 2026 -- File a Claim by July 6

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Alabama Ophthalmology Data Breach Settlement 2026 -- File a Claim by July 6

Alabama Ophthalmology Associates settled a 2025 data breach -- notified patients can claim up to $5,000 or \~$60 cash by July 6, 2026. They can read the bottom line of an eye chart from memory. The January cyberattack, they did not see coming.

Deadline: July 6, 2026
File Your Claim →
Applies to Nationwide
Main deadline July 6, 2026
Benefit Up to $5,000 for documented losses (or \~$60 with no proof), plus two years of medical identity theft monitoring with $1 million in insurance coverage.
Official site https://aoasettlement.com/

What happened

Class period: Out-of-pocket losses must have occurred between January 22, 2025 and July 6, 2026

  • In January 2025, Alabama Ophthalmology Associates, P.C. suffered a targeted cyberattack on its computer systems
  • Certain files were potentially accessed that may have contained private information including Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and treatment information
  • A class action lawsuit -- In re Alabama Ophthalmology Associates, P.C., Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 01-cv-2025-901488.00 -- was filed in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
  • Alabama Ophthalmology denies wrongdoing; both sides agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainty of continued litigation
  • The settlement covers all U.S. residents who were notified by Alabama Ophthalmology that their information may have been impacted by the incident

What you can get

Out-of-pocket expense reimbursement

Up to $5,000

Requires documentation; losses must have occurred between January 22, 2025 and July 6, 2026 Pro rata cash payment

After the claim

What exposed data can still matter later?

Filing a claim helps with this settlement. Some exposed data, like a Social Security number or date of birth, can still be misused later. Pick what was mentioned in this breach to see what monitoring may help.

Social Security number Date of birth Financial account Login credentials Medical information Personal info

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Key dates

Action Date What it means
Claim deadline July 6, 2026 Last day to file a claim
Opt out June 5, 2026 Keep your right to sue separately
Object June 5, 2026 Tell the court you disagree
Final hearing June 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time -- Courtroom 610, Circuit Court of Jefferson County, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, Birmingham, AL 35203 Judge decides whether to approve

Who may qualify

  • You reside in the United States
  • You were notified by Alabama Ophthalmology Associates that your personal information may have been affected by the January 2025 data incident

How to file

  1. Go to the official settlement website at aoasettlement.com
  2. Click "Submit a Claim" and log in using the Unique ID and PIN printed on the notice mailed to you
  3. If you cannot locate your ID and PIN, contact the Settlement Administrator at info@AOASettlement.com or (833) 244-7341 to request them
  4. Complete the online claim form and submit by July 6, 2026
  5. Alternatively, download a paper Claim Form from the official site, attach any required supporting documentation, and mail postmarked no later than July 6, 2026

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Proof required

  • For out-of-pocket expense claims (up to $5,000): receipts, bank statements, or similar documentation showing that your losses were related to the data incident and occurred between January 22, 2025 and July 6, 2026
  • Personal certifications, declarations, or affidavits alone are not sufficient proof, but may be submitted alongside other documentation for context or clarification
  • Expenses that have already been reimbursed by a third party are not eligible
  • For the pro rata cash payment (\~$60): no proof is required

Payment timing

Payments will be distributed after the Court grants final approval (hearing scheduled June 25, 2026) and after any appeals are resolved. Payment method not specified in settlement materials -- check aoasettlement.com/dates/ for updates.

Important links

Contact

Phone: (833) 244-7341
Email: info@AOASettlement.com
Mail: Alabama Ophthalmology Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799

Extra details

  • You may claim only one cash payment option -- either out-of-pocket expenses (up to $5,000) or the pro rata payment (\~$60) -- not both
  • If you do nothing, you will receive no settlement benefits and will give up your right to sue Alabama Ophthalmology related to this incident
  • The final approval hearing date may change without further notice -- check aoasettlement.com/dates/ for updates
  • Watch for scams: only use the official site at aoasettlement.com
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FAQ

Who qualifies for this settlement?
All U.S. residents who were notified by Alabama Ophthalmology Associates that their personal information may have been affected by the January 2025 cyberattack. If you received a notice in the mail, you are likely a Settlement Class Member.
What was exposed in the breach?
Files potentially accessed during the January 2025 cyberattack may have contained Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and treatment information.
What benefits can I claim?
All eligible claimants can enroll in two years of CyEx Medical Shield Complete medical identity monitoring, which includes $1 million in medical identity theft insurance. You can also choose one cash option: up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses, or a pro rata payment estimated at $60 with no proof required.
Do I need to submit proof?
Only if you are claiming out-of-pocket expenses. You will need receipts, bank statements, or similar documentation tying your losses to the data incident. The \~$60 pro rata payment requires no proof at all.
What is the filing deadline?
July 6, 2026. Online submissions must be completed by that date; mailed claim forms must be postmarked by July 6, 2026.
When will payments be sent?
Payments will go out after the Court grants final approval at the June 25, 2026 hearing, and after any appeal period runs. The timeline is in the Court's hands -- check aoasettlement.com for updates.
What if I want to opt out or object?
Both the opt-out deadline and the objection deadline are June 5, 2026. Opting out means no settlement benefits but you keep the right to pursue your own legal action. Objecting means you stay in the settlement but ask the Court to reconsider its terms.
I lost my notice. How do I get my claim ID and PIN?
Contact the Settlement Administrator by email at info@AOASettlement.com or call (833) 244-7341 toll free, 24/7. Provide your full name and mailing address and they will send your credentials.
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