Healthcare claims processor Signature Performance has reached an $8.5 million class action settlement to resolve claims arising from a data breach that exposed the personal and medical information of individuals who had health insurance claims processed through the company. Affected individuals may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 in compensation plus additional benefits including credit monitoring.
Learn about data breach settlements and how to file claims on OpenClassActions.com.
What Happened
Signature Performance processes health insurance claims for various insurance carriers and self-funded employer plans. The company discovered that unauthorized individuals accessed its systems and obtained sensitive data including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, health insurance information, and medical claim details.
The breach is particularly impactful because Signature Performance processes claims for multiple insurance carriers, meaning the affected population spans many different health plans. People whose claims were processed by Signature Performance may not have known the company existed or had access to their data.
Who Is Eligible
Individuals who received a data breach notification letter from Signature Performance are eligible for the settlement. Eligible claimants can seek reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses related to the breach (up to $5,000), including costs for credit monitoring, time spent dealing with fraud, and documented losses from identity theft.
What You Should Do
If you received a Signature Performance breach notification, file a claim promptly before the deadline. Keep receipts and documentation for any expenses related to the breach. Even if you have not experienced identity theft, you are still eligible for compensation and credit monitoring services through the settlement.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Written by Steve Levine for OpenClassActions.org.