$16M Harvard Pilgrim Health Care data breach class action settlement
Aug 25, 2025
Filing Deadline
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care agreed to pay $16 million to settle a class action lawsuit over a data breach on April 17, 2023, that compromised sensitive information including Social Security numbers, health insurance account information, and medical histories. The lawsuit alleged the health insurer failed to prevent the breach through adequate cybersecurity measures.
Individuals whose personal information was affected by the April 2023 data breach, including those who received breach notifications from Harvard Pilgrim, were eligible for compensation.
Who Is Eligible?
You may be eligible to file a claim if you:
To qualify for this settlement, you must have:
- Had your personal information affected by the April 17, 2023 Harvard Pilgrim Health Care data breach
- Received a breach notification from the company
Documentation was required to verify costs for expense reimbursement claims.
How Much Can You Get?
The total settlement fund was $16 million. Benefits included:
- $150 cash payment for all eligible class members, OR
- Up to $2,500 for documented out-of-pocket expenses
- Up to $35,000 for extraordinary losses
- Three years of complimentary credit monitoring for all class members
How to File Your Claim
Filing your claim is quick and easy:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What information was exposed in the Harvard Pilgrim data breach?
Details about the specific types of data exposed in the 2023 Harvard Pilgrim breach are still pending. Data breaches at health insurers typically involve personal information like names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and health information.
How do I know if I was affected by the Harvard Pilgrim data breach?
Harvard Pilgrim should have sent notification letters to members whose information was potentially compromised. Check for any breach notification correspondence from the company in 2023 or early 2024.
When will the Harvard Pilgrim settlement payments be distributed?
The settlement timeline details are still pending. Typically, class action settlements take several months to receive final court approval before payments can be distributed to eligible members.
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