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How to claim the Kelly Benefits settlement (Up to $5,000) before Dec 28, 2026
Who qualifies for the Kelly Benefits Data Breach Settlement, how much it pays (up to $5,000), whether you need proof (some proof) and how to file before Dec 28, 2026.
Estimated payout
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Dec 28, 2026
Proof
Some proof
What happened
Benefits administrator Kelly Benefits was breached in December 2024, exposing private information of people enrolled in plans it serviced. Kelly Benefits denies wrongdoing and agreed to a $5 million non-reversionary fund.
The case is In re Kelly Benefits Data Breach Litigation (No. 1:25-cv-01304-SAG) in the U.S. District Court, District of Maryland.
A court-appointed administrator runs the claim process and sends the payments. SettleClub is not affiliated with the administrator or with Kelly Benefits.
Who qualifies
U.S. residents whose private information was compromised in the Kelly Benefits breach between December 12 and December 17, 2024.
The class period is Breach Dec 12 to 17, 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
Class counsel estimates about $50 cash, or up to $5,000 documented losses per person from a fund of $5,000,000.
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
The pro-rata cash payment, estimated at $50, needs no documents. Documented monetary losses up to $5,000 need receipts or statements. California residents may also claim a statutory payment estimated at $100. Credit monitoring is included.
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 by December 28, 2026, or mail a claim form postmarked by December 31, 2026. The opt-out and objection deadline is November 27, 2026. The fairness hearing is January 12, 2027.
The deadline is Dec 28, 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 Jan 12, 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 28, 2026 · 48 days left
- Opt-out / objection deadline
- Nov 27, 2026
- Final approval hearing
- Jan 12, 2027
- Class period
- Breach Dec 12 to 17, 2024
- Last verified by us
- Nov 7, 2026
Questions
Is the Kelly Benefits settlement legit?+
Yes. It is a court-approved settlement in the U.S. District Court, District of Maryland. 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. Kelly Benefits and related names are trademarks of their owners, used only to identify this settlement.