Institute for Human Resources and Services (IHRS) data breach settlement
Checked Nov 12, 2026 on the official settlement site
Can I claim?
Yes, if you are in the class: all individuals within the United States whose private information was accessed in the August 2025 IHRS data breach. File by Dec 2, 2026 (19 days left). The most one person can receive is $2,000, mostly for documented losses. Without receipts: $45 alternative cash payment instead of documented losses, no proof needed.
File a claim on the official site →- Official settlement site:
- institutehrdatasettlement.com
- Deadline:
- Dec 2, 2026 (19 days left)
| Claim deadline | Dec 2, 2026 (19 days left) |
|---|---|
| Most one person can get | $2,000 |
| Proof | Cash option without receipts |
| Final approval hearing | Dec 17, 2026 |
| Case | Tereska v. Institute for Human Resources and Services, No. 2026-02353, Pa. Ct. Com. Pl., Luzerne County |
| Data exposed | Names, Dates of birth, Social Security numbers, Driver's license numbers and Medical information |
What happened
In August 2025 a targeted cyberattack hit the Institute for Human Resources and Services, a Pennsylvania human services provider. Files that may have held names, dates of birth, Social Security or ITIN numbers, driver's license or state ID numbers, medical record numbers and medical condition or treatment information were accessed.
Who can claim from the Institute for Human Resources and Services (IHRS) settlement?
All individuals within the United States whose private information was accessed in the August 2025 IHRS data breach.
How much can I get?
Cash without proof: $45 alternative cash payment instead of documented losses, no proof needed. Documented losses: up to $2,000. Also: Two years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete credit monitoring with $1 million fraud insurance (enrollment codes sent by postcard or email).
Do I need proof?
Cash option without receipts. Keep receipts if you want to claim documented losses too.
When will I get paid?
Payments start after the court grants final approval (hearing Dec 17, 2026) and any appeals end, often several months later.
Is the settlement website legit?
Use only the court-approved site: institutehrdatasettlement.com. Do not pay anyone to file; claims are free.
Sources
- Tereska v. Institute for Human Resources and Services (official site) · Simpluris (settlement administrator) · official
- Institute for Human Resources and Services Data Breach Settlement · ClaimDepot · aggregator
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