Esse Health Data Breach Settlement 2026 -- File a Claim by August 4
By eosguide editorial · Last updated
Esse Health data breach settlement: a 2025 cyberattack hit patient records. Claim a $50 payment plus 2 years of medical ID protection by August 4, 2026. Your records leaked from your own doctor's office, so the fix is two years of watching whether a stranger raids your HSA. The $50 is a bonus.
What happened
Class period: Eligibility is tied to the April 2025 Esse Health Data Incident, not a date range. You qualify if your information was potentially impacted.
- In late April 2025, Esse Health found unusual activity on its network and learned someone may have gained unauthorized access (the "Data Incident").
- Esse Health is a St. Louis physician group, so the exposed files held personal and protected health information.
- What leaked varied by person and may have included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, Esse Health ID numbers (medical record number, person number, person ID), and certain health information.
- The settlement covers everyone Esse Health identified as potentially impacted, including anyone who received a notice.
What you can get
Pro rata cash payment
About $50
No proof needed; amount rises or falls with total claims filed Medical identity protection
Key dates
| Action | Date | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Claim deadline | August 4, 2026 | Last day to file a claim |
| Opt out | July 5, 2026 | Keep your right to sue separately |
| Object | July 5, 2026 | Tell the court you disagree |
| Final hearing | August 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time | Judge decides whether to approve |
Who may qualify
- Your private information was potentially compromised in the April 2025 Esse Health Data Incident
- You received a notice from Esse Health about the Data Incident
- You are not Esse Health, its officers, directors, or related companies, and not the judge or the judge's family or staff
How to file
- Go to the official settlement site at essehealthsettlement.com
- Click "Submit a Claim" and log in with the Login ID and PIN from your notice
- Complete the claim form and submit online by August 4, 2026
- Or mail or email a paper claim form, postmarked by August 4, 2026
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Proof required
- No proof is required for the pro rata cash payment
- You need the Login ID and PIN from your mailed notice to file online
- Lost your ID and PIN? Email the administrator your full name and mailing address to get them
Payment timing
Payments go out after the court grants final approval at the August 3, 2026 hearing and any appeals are resolved. Method of payment will be set by the administrator -- check essehealthsettlement.com/dates/ for updates.
Important links
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Extra details
- Medical identity protection enrollment codes were already sent by email or postcard; enroll at the CyEx site once final approval is granted
- If you lost your enrollment code, contact the administrator for a new one
- The cash payment is pro rata, so $50 is an estimate and the final number depends on how many people file
- Watch for scams -- file only through the official site
FAQ
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Info only. Verify details on the official site. Not legal, financial, or tax advice. Legal
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