Baptist Health settlement: up to $4,000 in losses, file by Dec 8

Which Baptist Health this settlement covers

Several health systems across the country use the Baptist Health name, so check before you file. This settlement is with Baptist Health doing business as Baptist Health Medical Center - Drew County, in Arkansas. It does not cover other Baptist Health hospitals elsewhere unless you received a notice about this particular incident.

The case is Frazier and Ringo v. Baptist Health, No. 40CV-25-62, in the Circuit Court of Lincoln County, Arkansas. Baptist Health denies doing anything wrong, and the court has not decided who is right.

What happened in the Baptist Health data breach

According to the notice, a criminal third party gained unauthorized access to the hospital's network between about April and July 2024. Files that may have been involved include names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses and treatment information, and provider names. Health details make breaches like this more sensitive than a stolen password, which is why these settlements usually include credit monitoring. For background, see our data breach settlement guide.

If you were a patient at the Drew County hospital around that time, you may have received a breach notice in the mail. Keep it. It carries the LoginID and PIN that unlock the online claim form, and it is the clearest proof that you are in the class. Even if you have seen no fraud, the credit monitoring benefit asks only for a claim, so it is worth a few minutes.

Who qualifies for the Baptist Health class action settlement

The class covers all individuals whose private information was potentially affected by the incident, including people who received a notice. Excluded are the defendant's affiliates and agents, government entities, people who opt out, the judges and court staff, and anyone who carried out the incident.

You likely got a letter or email with a LoginID and PIN. If you are unsure whether you are in the class, the administrator will help for free at (866) 606-0682.

How much the Baptist Health settlement pays

The total fund is not announced, and the notice lists capped benefits rather than a cash pool split among everyone. Credit monitoring and lost time need no receipts. The two bigger tiers do, and you can claim only one of them. Losses must have happened between April 22, 2024 and December 8, 2026. Notes you write yourself are not enough on their own. For what counts, read proof for class action claims.

A practical tip: start with the free items. Credit monitoring and lost time can both be claimed without receipts, so almost every class member can collect something. Only reach for the loss tiers if you actually paid for things like credit freezes, replacement IDs or postage to contact your bank, and keep those receipts together before you start the form.

How to file a Baptist Health settlement claim

Filing directly with the administrator, Simpluris, is free. The fastest route is online at bhsettlement.com. You can also download a form and mail it, or ask the administrator to send a paper copy. If you lost your LoginID and PIN, email info@BHSettlement.com with your full name and mailing address.

1. Find your notice and note the LoginID and PIN.
2. Open bhsettlement.com and start the online claim form.
3. Choose the benefits you want: credit monitoring, lost time, and one of the two loss tiers.
4. Upload or attach receipts for any money you claim.
5. Submit by December 8, 2026, or mail the form postmarked by that date.

Baptist Health settlement key dates

The opt-out and objection date arrives first. Opting out means no benefits but keeps your right to sue the hospital on your own; see how to opt out if you are considering it. If you object, you can still file a claim.

Is it legit, and what happens next

Yes. A court authorized the notice, and the settlement site lists Simpluris as the administrator with a toll-free number. Class counsel will ask the court for $125,000 in fees and costs and $1,500 service awards for each class representative, paid by Baptist Health rather than from your benefits. Payments go out only if the court grants final approval and after any appeals. Be careful with unofficial links; our guide to settlement scams explains the warning signs.

Owed helps you find settlements you may qualify for, explains them in plain English, opens the official claim form, reminds you before deadlines and tracks your claim to payout. You file yourself. Owed Pro is $2 for the first week, then $49 per year — one flat membership. Owed never takes a percentage of any payout. This is not legal advice; the court and administrator decide eligibility and amounts.

Glossary

Data incident

The settlement's term for the 2024 network intrusion at the Drew County hospital.

Credit monitoring

A service that watches your credit file and alerts you to new accounts or suspicious activity.

Documented loss

A cost you can back up with receipts or statements, such as a credit freeze fee.

Opt out

Formally leaving the class so you get no benefits but keep the right to sue on your own.

Final approval hearing

The court date when the judge decides whether to approve the settlement.

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