The proposed $1,200,000 settlement covers people whose private information was exposed in the Tift Regional Health System data breach. Class members can claim up to $5,000 for documented losses, or an expected $75 cash payment, by October 15, 2026. The court has not yet approved it.
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Benefit Summary
Eligible class members may receive choose one: Up to $5,000 documented losses plus Two years of credit monitoring or Estimated $75 pro rata cash payment plus Two years of credit monitoring.
Payments come from the $1,200,000.00 settlement fund and may change after approved deductions.
Available Awards
Up to $5,000 documented losses OR Estimated $75 pro rata cash payment
Who Is Included
Individuals residing in the United States whose Private Information may have been compromised or otherwise impacted in the Data Security Incident, including those who received breach notice, subject to the listed exclusions.
- Proof required: For a Documented Loss Payment, provide records such as bank statements or receipts showing the amount lost or spent and that the expense resulted from the Data Security Incident. Personal notes may explain or support other proof but cannot establish a valid claim by themselves. No proof or explanation is required for the Alternative Cash Payment.
Claim and Payment Information
- Claim method: Online submission or mail
- Claim deadline: 2026-10-15
- Instructions: Submit a completed Claim Form online, or download the form from the settlement website and mail it with any required supporting documentation.
Questions & Answers
Who is included in the settlement?
- You must live in the United States and have had private information that may have been compromised or otherwise affected in the incident. This includes people who received a breach notice.
- You are not included if you validly opt out. The notice also excludes the presiding judge(s) and their immediate family and staff, Tift and certain related people and entities, and successors or assigns of excluded people.
What is the credit-monitoring benefit, and can I get it with a cash payment?
- You may enroll in two years of CyEx Medical Shield Complete.
- The service includes $1 million in medical identity-theft insurance. It monitors healthcare insurance ID exposure, Medical Record Number exposure, and unauthorized Health Savings Account spending. A fraud-resolution agent is available if suspicious activity occurs.
- You can choose this monitoring along with either cash option; the two cash options cannot be claimed together.
What is the documented-loss payment, and what proof does it need?
- One option is reimbursement of up to $5,000 for actual out-of-pocket losses caused by the incident.
- The expense must have occurred from August 11, 2022 through October 15, 2026. Examples include identity-theft or fraud losses, certain credit-related fees, replacement-ID costs, and postage for contacting banks.
- You must provide records, such as receipts or bank statements, that show both the amount and its connection to the incident. Personal notes can support other records but cannot prove the claim by themselves.
- You cannot recover an expense that someone else has already reimbursed.
How does the alternative cash payment work?
- The other cash option is a one-time payment from the money remaining after settlement expenses and other benefits are paid.
- It is currently expected to be $75, but that is not guaranteed. The remaining money will be split equally among people claiming this option, so the amount can be higher or lower.
- No proof or explanation is required for this option. You must choose it instead of the documented-loss payment.
How do I claim benefits, including credit monitoring?
- Submit a completed Claim Form online or mail a completed and signed form to the Settlement Administrator. The notice says you can download a form or request a paper copy by phone, email, or mail.
- Online claims must be submitted by October 15, 2026. Mailed claims, including any supporting documentation needed for the benefit requested, must be postmarked by that date.
- The notice does not give the detailed enrollment steps for the credit-monitoring service beyond requiring a valid and timely Claim Form.
When will benefits be sent, and why is the cash amount not fixed?
- The settlement fund is $1.2 million, but it is not all available for cash claims. It first pays court-approved attorneys’ fees and costs, service awards for the named plaintiffs, and administration costs.
- Benefits will be distributed only if the Court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. The notice does not provide a specific payment date.
What happens if I do nothing?
- If you do nothing, you will not receive monitoring or a payment.
- Unless you opt out, you remain in the settlement and give up the rights described in the settlement’s release of claims. The notice says the full description of those released claims is in Section 4 of the Settlement Agreement.
What does opting out mean, and what must an exclusion request include?
- Opting out means formally leaving the settlement. You will receive no settlement benefit or payment, but you keep any rights you may have to bring your own case against Tift about the issues in this lawsuit.
- A written exclusion request must identify the case, provide your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address, include your personal signature, and clearly say that you want to be excluded. You may exclude only yourself.
- The notice states that the request may be mailed or emailed to the Settlement Administrator. See the separate issue above about the notice’s conflicting procedural dates.
Other Important Dates
- Exclusion deadline: 2026-09-15
- Objection deadline: 2026-09-15
- Final approval hearing: September 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
- Hearing location: Superior Court for Tift County, Georgia, 237 E 2nd St, Tifton, GA 31794
Case Details
- Total settlement fund: $1,200,000.00
- Case name: In re Tift Regional Health System, Inc. Data Breach Litigation
- Case number: 2023CV0313
- Court: Superior Court for Tift County, Georgia
- Administrator: Settlement Administrator
- Official Settlement Website: https://www.TiftDataSettlement.com
Sources
Official Settlement Website
Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
Visit Site →Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
Official Settlement Notice (PDF)
Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits
Open PDF →Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits