Don’t miss the $5,000 payment from the Bridgeway Center settlement: Here are the requirements and how to apply

On February 21, 2024, a data breach where mental health provider Bridgeway Center exposed the personal information of its clients. A total of 65,386 people were affected by the incident, which led to a class action lawsuit against the company.

According to the company, the compromised information included “full names, addresses, social security numbers, financial information, (…) information related to patient care, treatment, diagnosis, appointments, health insurance and billing information, and all other health-related information.” records.”

After the associated legal proceedings, a settlement was reached, and Bridgeway Center, Inc. will compensate those affected. The period for submitting claims for compensation is now open. Here’s how much you might qualify for and how to apply.

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Bridgeway Center Settlement: Who is eligible and how much they can receive

According to the website that Bridgeway Center set upare you part of the settlement class “if you are a living individual residing in the United States whose personal information was affected by the cyber incident.” This also applies to customers who were notified by the company in May 2024.

Two compensation options are available. The first, which calls Bridgeway Center “Ordinary loss” earns a maximum of $1,500 per personavailable to those who can prove “that you spent money or suffered losses reasonably traceable to the cyber incident.”

Those who have a “Extraordinary loss” may qualify for benefits of up to $5,000 per person if they can document “extraordinary losses incurred after the breach that are reasonably traceable” to the incident. According to the settlement website, all payments are subject to proration.

As an alternative, Bridgeway Center offers “Cash Payment B,” a “fixed cash payment” of $125.

How to claim compensation

You can file a claim online on this page. If you wish to claim by post, you can download the claim form in PDF or request a paper copy by contacting the settlement administrator.

For online claims, you must identify yourself using the ID and PIN provided in the settlement notice sent by mail in May. If you have not received it or have lost it, You can contact the settlement administrator by emailing [email protected] or calling 1-888-453-8305.

What is the deadline for claiming payment?

Claims are now open. To receive payment from the Bridgeway Center settlement, You must submit a valid claim online or by post by February 8, 2025.

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*This article was written in Spanish and translated using AI.

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