OpenSome proof2 min read · Updated Nov 7, 2026
How to claim the Baptist Health settlement (Up to $4,000) before Dec 8, 2026
Who qualifies for the Baptist Health Drew County Data Breach Settlement, how much it pays (up to $4,000), whether you need proof (some proof) and how to file before Dec 8, 2026.
Potential payout
Up to $4,000
Deadline
Dec 8, 2026
Proof
Some proof
What happened
Patients alleged Baptist Health failed to protect records exposed when an intruder accessed its network between April and July 2024. Names, addresses, birth dates, diagnoses and treatment details may have been involved. Baptist Health denies wrongdoing.
The case is Frazier & Ringo v. Baptist Health (No. 40CV-25-62) in the Circuit Court of Lincoln County, Arkansas.
A court-appointed administrator runs the claim process and sends the payments. SettleClub is not affiliated with the administrator or with Baptist Health.
Who qualifies
Anyone whose private information was potentially impacted in the incident, including everyone who received a notice letter about it.
The class period is Breach Apr to Jul 2024. If your purchase, account or visit falls outside those dates, you are not part of this settlement even if everything else fits.
How much you could get
The notice lists up to $80 lost time, $400 expenses, $4,000 fraud losses per person.
The settlement fund is split among everyone who files a valid claim, after attorneys' fees, administration costs and any service awards approved by the court, so the final amount depends on how many people file.
What proof you need
Lost time of up to four hours at $20 per hour ($80) needs only a short description. Ordinary expenses up to $400 and identity theft losses up to $4,000 need receipts or statements. Everyone can also claim two years of credit monitoring with $1 million in identity theft insurance.
Gather the documents before you start the form. Most administrators let you upload a photo or PDF, and an order confirmation email or account statement usually counts.
How to file
File online or mail a claim form postmarked by December 8, 2026. The opt-out and objection deadline is November 9, 2026. The final approval hearing is February 4, 2027.
The deadline is Dec 8, 2026. Filing takes a few minutes online. Keep the confirmation number the administrator gives you; it is the only proof you filed.
When the money arrives
The court holds its final approval hearing on Feb 4, 2027. Payments go out after the judge approves the settlement and any appeals are resolved, which typically takes a few months.
Track this claim in SettleClub and you will get a reminder before the deadline and a nudge when payments start going out.
Key dates
- Claim deadline
- Dec 8, 2026 · 28 days left
- Opt-out / objection deadline
- Nov 9, 2026
- Final approval hearing
- Feb 4, 2027
- Class period
- Breach Apr to Jul 2024
- Last verified by us
- Nov 7, 2026
Questions
Is the Baptist Health settlement legit?+
Yes. It is a court-approved settlement in the Circuit Court of Lincoln County, Arkansas. You file on the administrator's official site, never through a third party, and nobody legitimate will ask you to pay to claim.
Do I need a lawyer?+
No. Class counsel already represents the class, and their fees come out of the fund. You just file the claim form.
What if I don't have a receipt?+
Check the claim form for alternatives such as account records or an order history export. Some settlements pay a smaller flat amount to claimants without documentation.
What if I miss the deadline?+
Late claims are rejected. The administrator has no discretion to accept them, which is why a reminder matters more than it sounds.
Next step
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SettleClub is independent and is not a law firm, court, government agency or settlement administrator. This article is a plain-language summary of public court filings and the official notice, not legal advice. Eligibility, dates and amounts are decided by the court and administrator and can change. Baptist Health and related names are trademarks of their owners, used only to identify this settlement.