Healthcare Data Breaches Are Costing Companies Billions
Healthcare data breaches have reached unprecedented levels. The good news: many have resulted in class action settlements that could put money in your pocket.
Major Healthcare Settlements
Change Healthcare: 192.7 Million Affected
The largest healthcare breach in U.S. history. In February 2024, a ransomware attack compromised SSNs, medical histories, insurance info, and more.
Status: Settlement negotiations ongoing. This could become one of the largest data breach settlements ever.
What to do: Document any fraud or identity theft since February 2024 and monitor for announcements.
Kaiser Permanente: $46-47.5 Million
Kaiser shared patient data with Google, Microsoft, and X through tracking technologies on their websites.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Who qualifies | Kaiser members (CA, CO, GA, HI, MD, OR, VA, WA, DC) who used their websites/apps |
| Time period | November 2017 - May 2024 |
| Expected payout | $20 - $40 per person |
| Final hearing | May 7, 2026 |
NextGen Healthcare: $19.4 Million
Claim Deadline: March 30, 2026
| Benefit Type | Maximum Amount |
|---|---|
| Out-of-pocket losses | Up to $7,500 |
| Lost time (up to 10 hours) | $250 |
| Alternative cash (non-CA) | $50 |
| Alternative cash (CA) | $150 |
McLaren Health Care: $14 Million
Claim Deadline: April 29, 2026
Covers 2.8 million patients and employees affected by ransomware attacks in 2023 and 2024.
Norton Healthcare: $11 Million
Claim Deadline: May 18, 2026
May 2023 breach affecting 2.5 million people.
How to Maximize Your Settlement Payout
- Document everything — time spent, fraudulent charges, credit monitoring costs
- File for all eligible settlements — you may qualify for multiple
- Choose reimbursement over flat payments if you have documented losses
- Don't miss deadlines
Settlement Deadlines
| Settlement | Deadline |
|---|---|
| NextGen Healthcare | March 30, 2026 |
| Gryphon Healthcare | April 16, 2026 |
| McLaren Health Care | April 29, 2026 |
| Norton Healthcare | May 18, 2026 |