SysInformation Healthcare $2.8M Data Breach Settlement

Consumers whose private information was potentially accessed during the SysInformation Healthcare Services LLC data incident that occurred June 3-18, 2023, may qualify to claim up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.

SysInformation Healthcare Services LLC, doing business as EqualizeRCM and 1st Credentialing, agreed to pay $2.8 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the company failed to adequately protect sensitive personal information.

Who can file for a data breach payout?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• They reside in the United States
• Their private information was potentially impacted as a result of the SysInformation data breach that occurred June 3-18, 2023.
• THey received a notice from SysInformation Healthcare Services LLC or its affiliates around April 17, 2024, informing them their personal information may have been exposed.

How much will the class action settlement payment be?

• Cash payment A: Class members can submit for reimbursement of up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses traced to the cybersecurity incident.
• Cash payment B: Class members that do not select cash payment A can submit to receive a flat cash payment of $100.
• Credit monitoring: All claimants can submit to receive three years of free three-bureau credit monitoring, dark web monitoring, identity theft insurance up to $1,000,000 and identity recovery services.

How to claim a data breach class action rebate

To receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a claim form. Class members can file a claim online or download and print the PDF claim form to fill out and mail to the settlement administrator. All claims must be submitted online or postmarked by Aug. 24, 2025.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: SysInformation Data Breach Litigation Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 2917, Portland, OR 97208-2917

What proof or information is required to submit a claim?

• Class members must provide the unique ID and PIN from their settlement notice.
• Cash payment A claims require supporting documentation, such as bank or credit card statements, invoices for paid services, police reports or other proof showing unreimbursed expenses or fraudulent charges due to the breach.

Payout options

• Electronic payment
• Paper check

$2.8 million data breach settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund of $2,800,000 includes:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $933,240
• Service awards to class representatives: Not to exceed $3,000 each for a total of $9,000
• Credit monitoring costs: Total cost determined by the number of claims filed
• Payments to approved claimants: Amount remaining after fees, service awards and administration costs

Important dates

• Claim deadline: Aug. 24, 2025
• Opt-out deadline: Aug. 9, 2025
• Final approval hearing: Sept. 8, 2025

When is the SysInformation data breach settlement payout date?

Payments to class members with valid claims will be issued approximately 105 days after the judge grants final approval to the settlement.

Why did this data breach class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit alleged SysInformation Healthcare Services LLC failed to adequately protect private information, resulting in a data breach that potentially exposed sensitive data.

The company denies the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the costs of further litigation and a possible trial.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement FAQ
3. PDF claim form