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Individuals who received notice that a November 2024 Mental Health Association Inc. data breach exposed their private information may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.
Mental Health Association agreed to resolve a lawsuit alleging a cyberattack on its systems allowed unauthorized access to sensitive personal information, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers and medical details.
Who can file a claim?
Class members are individuals whose whose private information the November 2024 data breach involving the Mental Health Association potentially compromised.
How much is the settlement payout?
Class members may claim one or more of the following benefits:
- Documented out-of-pocket losses: Class members who incurred documented out-of-pocket losses due to the data incident can claim reimbursement for up to $5,000. Eligible expenses include losses from identity theft or fraud, fees for credit reports or credit monitoring and freezing/unfreezing credit, costs to replace IDs and postage for contacting banks.
- Lost time: Class members who spent time addressing issues the data incident caused, such as by changing passwords, investigating suspicious activity or researching the breach, may claim up to three hours of lost time at $25 an hour (maximum of $75).
- Alternate cash payment: Class members who do not wish to claim out-of-pocket losses or lost time may claim a one-time $40 payment.
- Credit monitoring: All class members are eligible for three years of CyEx Identity Defense Complete, which includes real-time credit file monitoring, dark web scanning, comprehensive public records monitoring, $1 million in identity theft insurance and access to fraud resolution agents.
If the total value of cash claims exceeds $300,000, the settlement administrator will reduce all payments proportionally (pro rata).
How to claim a class action payout
To receive compensation, class members can submit an online claim form or print and complete the PDF claim form and mail or email it to the settlement administrator.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: MHA Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25191, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958
Settlement administrator's email address: info@MHADataSettlement.com
The claim deadline is Nov. 19, 2026.
Required proof and documentation
- For out-of-pocket loss reimbursement, claimants must provide documentation, such as bank statements or receipts. Self-prepared notes or explanations alone are not sufficient, but class members can use them to support other documentation. Class members cannot claim expenses that a third party already reimbursed.
- For lost time claims, class members must briefly describe their activities and check an attestation box on the claim form.
- For credit monitoring and the alternative cash payment, class members do not need to provide documentation.
- For online claims, class members must provide the login ID and PIN from the settlement notice they received.
Payout options
- Zelle
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Virtual prepaid card
- Physical check sent to the address on file
Settlement fund breakdown
The settlement fund includes:
- Settlement administration costs: Amount not specified
- Attorneys’ fees and costs: Up to $250,000
- Service awards to class representatives: $2,500 each ($5,000 total)
- Credit monitoring: Cost determined by the number of claims filed
- Payments to eligible class members: Up to $300,000
Important dates
- Deadline to file a claim: Nov. 19, 2026
- Final approval hearing: Dec. 15, 2026
When is the Mental Health Association payout date?
The settlement administrator will distribute payments to eligible class members ocne the court has resolved any appeals and granted final approval of the settlement.
Why is there a class action settlement?
The class action lawsuit alleged the Mental Health Association failed to adequately protect private information during a cyberattack in November 2024, potentially exposing private information.
The Mental Health Association denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of litigation.
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