Quick Answer: Kelly Benefits agreed to a $5,000,000 settlement over its December 2024 data breach. If your information was compromised, you can claim up to $5,000 for documented losses, an estimated $50 with no proof, $100 more if you lived in California, and three years of credit monitoring. The claim deadline is December 28, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Settlement fund: $5,000,000
- Documented losses: up to $5,000 per person with proof
- Pro rata cash payment: an estimated $50, no proof needed
- California payment: an estimated $100 extra for people with a California address on December 12, 2024
- Credit monitoring: 3 years of single bureau monitoring with up to $1,000,000 identity theft insurance
- Claim deadline: December 28, 2026
- Opt out and objection deadline: November 27, 2026
- Final fairness hearing: January 12, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. ET in Baltimore
Quick Summary
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Settlement fund | $5,000,000 |
| Documented losses | Up to $5,000 per person, documentation required |
| Pro rata cash payment | Estimated $50, no documentation |
| California Statutory Payment | Estimated $100 extra, for a California address on December 12, 2024 |
| Credit monitoring | 3 years of single bureau monitoring, dark web monitoring, up to $1,000,000 identity theft insurance and identity recovery |
| Who is covered | US residents whose Private Information was compromised in the Kelly Benefits breach between December 12 and December 17, 2024 |
| Defendant | Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc., doing business as Kelly Benefits |
| Claim deadline | December 28, 2026 |
| Opt out and objection deadline | November 27, 2026 |
| Final fairness hearing | January 12, 2027, 10:00 a.m. ET, 101 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 |
| Official site | KellyBenefitsSettlement.com |
| Phone | (833) 453 3640 |
| Administrator | Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324 |
| Case | In re: Kelly Benefits Data Breach Litigation, No. 1:25-cv-01304-SAG, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland |
What the Kelly Benefits Data Breach Settlement Is About
Kelly Benefits is a benefits administration and insurance services company. It says it learned of suspicious activity on December 12, 2024 and found that someone had unauthorized access to its systems from December 12 to December 17, 2024, and that certain files were copied. Its review finished on March 3, 2025. The affected data included names, Social Security numbers, tax ID numbers, dates of birth, medical information, health insurance information and financial account information.
Kelly Benefits denies the allegations and any wrongdoing, and the court has not decided who is right. To learn how these cases work, read what a class action lawsuit is.
Who Qualifies
The class covers all individuals residing in the United States whose Private Information was compromised in the Kelly Benefits data breach between December 12, 2024 and December 17, 2024. Kelly Benefits, its controlled entities, officers, directors and successors, the judges on the case with their immediate families and staff, and anyone who validly opts out are excluded. If you got a breach notice from Kelly Benefits or one of its clients, you are likely covered.
How Much Will You Get?
You can claim several benefits at once. See how class action payouts are calculated.
- Documented losses: up to $5,000 for losses reasonably tied to the breach, such as out of pocket credit monitoring costs from December 12, 2024 through December 28, 2026, unreimbursed fraud or identity theft losses, bank fees, phone charges, postage and local mileage
- Pro rata cash payment: an estimated $50 with no documents, raised or lowered by the number of valid claims
- California Statutory Payment: an estimated $100 extra if you had a California address on December 12, 2024
- Credit monitoring: 3 years of single bureau monitoring, dark web monitoring, up to $1,000,000 identity theft insurance and managed identity recovery
Benefits are paid in this order from the money left after costs: credit monitoring, documented losses, California payments, then pro rata payments. If the first three use up the fund, the monitoring period and cash payments are cut and no pro rata payments are made. Class counsel will ask for up to one third of the fund, or $1,666,666, plus costs, and $2,500 service awards for each of the eight class representatives.
How to File a Kelly Benefits Settlement Claim
- Find your breach notice and any claim ID.
- Go directly to KellyBenefitsSettlement.com. Do not use links in unexpected texts or emails.
- Select the benefits you want. You can combine the pro rata payment, the California payment if eligible, and credit monitoring with documented losses.
- For documented losses, upload statements, invoices or receipts and sign the attestation.
- Submit by December 28, 2026 and save your confirmation.
You can also mail a claim form to In re: Kelly Benefits Data Breach Litigation, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324, postmarked by the same date. Filing is free. For help, call (833) 453 3640. See how to claim settlement money and what to do when you get a class action notice.
Do You Need Proof?
Not for the pro rata payment, the California payment or credit monitoring. Documented losses need real records such as card or bank statements, invoices, phone records, screenshots or receipts, and a personal statement alone is not enough. You must also attest under penalty of perjury that the losses came from the breach, and you cannot claim costs that someone else already reimbursed.
Opting Out or Objecting
The deadline for both is November 27, 2026, and both must be mailed and postmarked by then. To opt out, send a signed request that says “I wish to opt out of the Settlement in In re: Kelly Benefits Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 1:25-cv-01304-SAG” with your full name, address, phone and email if available. Send it to the administrator marked ATTN: Requests for Exclusion. Group opt outs are not allowed. Opting out means no payment but keeps your right to sue.
To object, mail a written objection to the administrator marked ATTN: Objections. It must include the case name and number, your contact details, proof you are a class member, all grounds for the objection, whether it applies to you or the whole class, any lawyer you use, whether you will appear at the hearing, your objections in the past five years, and your signature. You can object only if you stay in the class, and you can still file a claim. If you do nothing, you get no benefits and give up your right to sue.
When Will Payments Be Made?
The court holds the final fairness hearing on January 12, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. ET, and the date can change. Payments and credit monitoring activation codes come after final approval and after any appeals end. No payment date has been announced.
Watch for Scams
Use only the official website and your notice. Never pay to file a claim, and never share your full Social Security number or bank login. Report fraud at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and read our guide to class action settlement scams.
Is the Payment Taxable?
Settlement payments can be taxable depending on what they replace. See is settlement money taxable and ask a tax professional about your situation.
Common Questions About the Kelly Benefits Data Breach Settlement
Can I still file a Kelly Benefits data breach settlement claim?
Yes. The deadline is December 28, 2026, and you can file online or by mail.
Who qualifies for the Kelly Benefits settlement?
US residents whose Private Information was compromised in the Kelly Benefits breach between December 12 and December 17, 2024.
How much is the Kelly Benefits settlement payment?
Up to $5,000 for documented losses, an estimated $50 with no proof, and an estimated $100 extra for California residents. Amounts change with the number of valid claims.
Can I claim more than one benefit?
Yes. You can claim the pro rata payment, the California payment if eligible, and credit monitoring, and you can also claim documented losses.
Do I need proof for the $50 payment?
No. Only documented loss claims need records.
Is KellyBenefitsSettlement.com legitimate?
Yes. It is the website named in the court authorized notice and is run by Kroll Settlement Administration. Type the address yourself instead of clicking links in messages.
Summary
The Kelly Benefits data breach settlement offers up to $5,000 for documented losses, an estimated $50 with no proof, $100 more for Californians and three years of credit monitoring. File by December 28, 2026, and see our open class action settlements for other claims.
Sources: the court authorized long form notice and the official settlement website. This page is for information only and is not legal advice.
Official Settlement Notice
Read the court approved long form notice for the Kelly Benefits settlement below.