PSEA Data Breach Settlement 2026 -- File a Claim by July 6

What happened

Class period: Data incident occurring on or around July 6, 2024; announced by PSEA on or about March 18, 2025

• On or around July 6, 2024, unauthorized parties gained access to computer systems belonging to the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA), the largest union representing public school employees in Pennsylvania
• The breach potentially exposed highly sensitive personal information including full names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account numbers, PINs, passwords, routing numbers, payment card data, passport numbers, taxpayer ID numbers, health insurance information, and medical information
• PSEA announced the incident on or about March 18, 2025, prompting a class action lawsuit filed as Melanie Hudson, et al. v. Pennsylvania State Education Association, Case No. 2025-CV-02411, in the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
• PSEA denies any wrongdoing; the parties have agreed to a proposed settlement of up to $2,500,000 to resolve the claims

What you can get

Key dates

Who may qualify

• Your private information was potentially compromised in the PSEA data incident occurring on or around July 6, 2024
• You received a notification from PSEA about the data incident on or around March 18, 2025, OR you otherwise have reason to believe your information was affected
• You are a natural person located in the United States
• You are not a governing board member of PSEA, a governmental entity, or a member of the presiding court

How to file

1. Visit the official settlement website at pseadatasettlement.com and click "File a Claim," or go directly to claimsettlementportal.com/PSEA
2. Have your Class Member ID and PIN ready -- these were included in the notice mailed to you by PSEA
3. Select your benefit: up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses, or $50 with no documentation required
4. Optionally, also elect two years of free credit monitoring (can be added on top of either cash benefit)
5. Submit your claim online or mail a completed paper claim form postmarked no later than July 6, 2026
6. If you did not receive a notice but believe you qualify, contact the administrator at 1-800-465-8066 before filing

Proof required

• For the out-of-pocket loss payment (up to $5,000): documentation of unreimbursed costs fairly traceable to the breach, such as receipts, bank or credit card statements, invoices, or bills for credit monitoring, fraud resolution, identity theft services, or related expenses incurred on or after July 6, 2024
• For the $50 alternative cash payment: no supporting documents required -- your Class Member ID and PIN from the mailed notice are sufficient
• If you did not receive a notice but believe you qualify, contact the settlement administrator to verify eligibility before submitting

Payment timing

Payments will be distributed after the court grants final approval of the settlement. The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for July 27, 2026, so payments are not expected before late 2026 at the earliest. Payment method details will be confirmed following claims processing -- check pseadatasettlement.com for updates.

Important links

• Official website
• Claim form
• Important dates
• FAQs
• Documents

Contact

Extra details

• The total settlement fund is up to $2,500,000, which covers cash payments, credit monitoring, attorneys' fees, administration costs, and service awards to class representatives -- actual payouts depend on how many valid claims are filed
• The $50 alternative cash payment is subject to proration: if a large number of claims are filed, the amount you receive may be less than $50
• To file online, you must use the Class Member ID and PIN provided in the notice mailed to you; if you did not receive one and believe you qualify, call 1-800-465-8066 before the deadline
• If you do nothing, you remain bound by the settlement and release your claims against PSEA, but you will receive no payment unless you file a valid claim
• Watch for scams -- always use the official settlement website at pseadatasettlement.com and never pay anyone to file your claim for you

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