OpenSome proof2 min read · Updated Nov 7, 2026
How to claim the Covenant Health settlement (Up to $5,000) before Dec 30, 2026
Who qualifies for the Covenant Health Data Breach Settlement, how much it pays (up to $5,000), whether you need proof (some proof) and how to file before Dec 30, 2026.
Estimated payout
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Dec 30, 2026
Proof
Some proof
What happened
Patients of Covenant Health hospitals in Maine and New Hampshire, including St. Joseph Hospital, alleged the system failed to protect records exposed in a May 2025 intrusion. The defendants deny wrongdoing and agreed to a $2 million fund.
The case is In re Covenant Health Data Security Litigation (No. PENSC-CV-2025-63) in the Superior Court of Penobscot County, Maine.
A court-appointed administrator runs the claim process and sends the payments. SettleClub is not affiliated with the administrator or with Covenant Health.
Who qualifies
U.S. residents whose private information was compromised in the May 18, 2025 incident and who were sent a notice about it. Patients of any Covenant Health facility may be included.
The class period is Breach May 18, 2025. 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
Class counsel estimates about $75 cash, or up to $5,000 documented losses per person from a fund of $2,000,000.
Treat the figure as a projection, not a promise. 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. More claims means smaller checks; fewer claims means bigger ones.
What proof you need
Cash Payment B, a pro-rata payment estimated at $75, needs no documents. Cash Payment A reimburses documented losses up to $5,000 with receipts. Two years of credit monitoring is included. Amounts may be adjusted based on the number of claims.
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 30, 2026. The opt-out and objection deadline is December 15, 2026. The hearing date has not been set yet.
The deadline is Dec 30, 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
Payments go out after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved, which typically takes a few months after the claim deadline.
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 30, 2026 · 50 days left
- Opt-out / objection deadline
- Dec 15, 2026
- Class period
- Breach May 18, 2025
- Last verified by us
- Nov 7, 2026
Questions
Is the Covenant Health settlement legit?+
Yes. It is a court-approved settlement in the Superior Court of Penobscot County, Maine. 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. Covenant Health and related names are trademarks of their owners, used only to identify this settlement.