Kelly Benefits Data Breach Settlement: Claim by Dec 28
Was your data in the Kelly Benefits breach? The $5M settlement pays up to $5,000 in documented losses or about $50. Claims are due Dec 28, 2026.
A $5 million settlement covers people whose private information was compromised in the Kelly Benefits data breach. Valid claims are due December 28, 2026.
You qualify for the Kelly Benefits data breach settlement if you resided in the United States and your private information was compromised in the Kelly Benefits data breach between December 12 and December 17, 2024. Class members can claim an estimated $50 cash payment, up to $5,000 for documented losses, and three years of credit monitoring. People with a California address on December 12, 2024 can also claim an estimated $100 California payment. File by December 28, 2026 on the official settlement website, KellyBenefitsSettlement.com.
The class action is In re: Kelly Benefits Data Breach Litigation, No. 1:25-cv-01304-SAG, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland before Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher. The defendant is Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc., doing business as Kelly Benefits, and Kelly Benefits denies wrongdoing. The figures below come from the Open Class Actions summary of the settlement, so confirm them on KellyBenefitsSettlement.com before you file.
Who Qualifies for the Kelly Benefits Settlement?
You qualify for the Kelly Benefits settlement if you resided in the United States and your private information was compromised in the Kelly Benefits data breach between December 12 and December 17, 2024. The claim deadline is December 28, 2026. The settlement fund totals $5,000,000, and Kroll Settlement Administration processes the claims.
Class members can claim the following benefits in any combination:
- Pro rata cash payment: an equal share of the remaining fund, estimated at $50, with no documents required.
- Documented losses: up to $5,000 for unreimbursed losses tied to the breach, backed by records.
- Credit monitoring: three years of single-bureau monitoring with dark web monitoring, up to $1 million in identity theft insurance, and identity recovery services.
- California payment: an estimated $100 for class members with a California address on December 12, 2024.
You do not have to pick one benefit. The cash payment, credit monitoring, and California payment need no receipts.
The notice mailed to class members carries the Class Member identification (ID) number you need to file online. If you lost your notice or never received one, contact Kroll Settlement Administration through the official settlement website.
Who Is in the Class
The settlement class includes all individuals residing in the United States whose private information was compromised in the Kelly Benefits data breach between December 12 and December 17, 2024. Kelly Benefits and the entities it controls are excluded, along with its officers and directors. The assigned judge, court staff, and anyone who validly opts out are also excluded.
| Situation | In the Class? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Resided in the United States and private information was compromised in the breach between Dec 12 and Dec 17, 2024 | Within the class definition | Eligible for the cash payment, documented losses, and credit monitoring |
| Had a California address on December 12, 2024 and is a class member | Within the class definition | Also eligible for the estimated $100 California payment |
| Private information was not compromised in the December 12 to 17, 2024 breach | Outside the class definition | The class covers only information compromised in that breach window |
| Resides outside the United States | Outside the class definition | The class covers individuals residing in the United States |
| Kelly Benefits, its controlled entities, officers, or directors | Excluded | Excluded under the class definition |
| Validly opts out by November 27, 2026 | Excluded | Generally keeps the right to sue Kelly Benefits over these claims |
Kelly Benefits denies wrongdoing. Class members who stay in the settlement generally give up the right to bring their own lawsuit over these claims.
What the Settlement Pays
The Kelly Benefits settlement is a $5,000,000 non-reversionary fund. Leftover money goes back to claimants where practical, then to a nonprofit chosen by the parties. None of it returns to Kelly Benefits.
| Benefit | What the Sources Say | Documents Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Pro rata cash payment | Equal share of the remaining fund, estimated at $50; the amount depends on the number of valid claims | None |
| Documented losses | Up to $5,000 for unreimbursed breach-related losses, such as fraud, identity theft, bank fees, and credit monitoring bought on or after December 12, 2024 | Records such as statements, invoices, phone records, or receipts, plus a signature under penalty of perjury |
| Credit monitoring | Three years of single-bureau monitoring with dark web monitoring, up to $1 million in identity theft insurance, and identity recovery services | None |
| California payment | Estimated at $100 for class members with a California address on December 12, 2024; may be reduced if funds are insufficient | None |
The $50 and $100 figures are estimates. The cash payment amount depends on the number of valid claims. A documented loss claim needs records such as statements, invoices, phone records or receipts, and a personal statement alone is not enough.
Class counsel may ask for attorneys' fees of up to one-third of the fund, which is $1,666,666, plus costs. Each of the eight class representatives may receive a $2,500 service award, so 8 times $2,500 equals $20,000 in total. The court must approve all fees and awards.
What to Gather and How to File
To file a Kelly Benefits settlement claim, log in to the official website with your Class Member ID or mail a paper claim form by December 28, 2026. Follow these steps:
- Find your Class Member ID on the notice. The mailed postcard has a tear-off claim form with the ID already printed on it.
- Decide which benefits to claim. You can claim the cash payment, documented losses, credit monitoring, and the California payment together.
- If you are claiming documented losses, gather statements, invoices, phone records, or receipts that show each unreimbursed loss.
- Go to KellyBenefitsSettlement.com to file online, or download a paper claim form from the same site. The paper form asks for your Class Member ID if you know it.
- Choose how to get paid. Only online claims can select electronic payment, and paper claims are paid by check.
- Sign the form, including the penalty-of-perjury statement for documented losses, and submit it by December 28, 2026.
If your claim is incomplete, Kroll Settlement Administration gives you 21 days to fix it. Answer that request within that window.
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Key Dates
The claim deadline for the Kelly Benefits settlement is December 28, 2026, and the opt-out and objection deadline comes first, on November 27, 2026.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 27, 2026 | Opt-out and objection deadline (must be mailed and postmarked by this date) |
| December 28, 2026 | Claim deadline for online claims, and the paper claim date on the notice and claim form |
| December 31, 2026 | Paper claim postmark deadline listed on the settlement website |
| January 12, 2027 | Final approval hearing at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time in Baltimore |
The notice and claim form give December 28, 2026 for paper claims, while the settlement website lists a December 31, 2026 postmark deadline. A paper form postmarked by December 28 meets both dates, so file by December 28.
The court can move the hearing date, so confirm it on the official settlement website before you plan around it. For other open claim windows, see our list of October 2026 class action claim deadlines.
After You File
Filing a claim does not trigger an immediate payment, because the court must first grant final approval and any appeals must end. Payments go out within 45 days after the Effective Date or within 21 days after a claim is approved, whichever is later. Credit monitoring activation codes are sent within 30 days of the Effective Date.
As of October 7, 2026, no payment date had been announced. Checks expire 90 days after they are issued, so cash yours as soon as it arrives.
Generally, a class member who does nothing receives no payment. Unless that person opts out, they also give up the right to sue Kelly Benefits over these claims. Our guides on how class action settlements work and how to claim settlement money walk through each stage.
Settlement money may be taxable depending on what it replaces. Our overview of whether legal settlements are taxable covers this topic, and this page cannot give tax advice.
Kroll Settlement Administration and the court decide who qualifies, how much each claimant receives, and when payments go out. The figures above describe the settlement terms and do not predict any one person's result.
Protecting Yourself After a Breach
The credit monitoring benefit in this settlement includes dark web monitoring, up to $1 million in identity theft insurance, and identity recovery services for three years. Save every bank statement, fee notice, and receipt tied to fraud since December 12, 2024. Those records support a documented loss claim of up to $5,000.
For a broader explanation of your options after any breach, read our guide to data breach rights. You can also compare this case with the ECSI data breach settlement or browse all open class actions. If your information was part of the December 2024 breach, file your Kelly Benefits data breach settlement claim on KellyBenefitsSettlement.com by December 28, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do you get from the Kelly Benefits settlement?
The Open Class Actions summary estimates the pro rata cash payment at $50, and the final amount depends on the number of valid claims. Class members can also claim up to $5,000 for documented, unreimbursed losses and three years of credit monitoring. People with a California address on December 12, 2024 can claim an estimated $100 California payment, which may be reduced if funds are insufficient.
How do I file a Kelly Benefits settlement claim?
File online at KellyBenefitsSettlement.com by logging in with the Class Member ID printed on your notice. Paper claim forms are available on the same website, and the mailed postcard includes a tear-off form with the ID already printed. Only online claims can select electronic payment, and paper claims are paid by check.
What is the deadline to claim the Kelly Benefits settlement?
The claim deadline is December 28, 2026. The notice and claim form give December 28 for paper claims, while the settlement website lists a postmark deadline of December 31, 2026, so mailing by December 28 meets both dates. The deadline to opt out or object is November 27, 2026.
What proof do I need to claim?
The cash payment, credit monitoring, and California payment need no receipts. A documented loss claim must be signed under penalty of perjury and supported by records such as statements, invoices, phone records, or receipts, and a personal statement alone is not enough. You need your Class Member ID to file online.
What happens if I do nothing?
Generally, if you do nothing you will not receive a payment. Unless you opt out by November 27, 2026, you also give up the right to sue Kelly Benefits over the claims in this case.
When will Kelly Benefits settlement payments be sent?
No payment date had been announced as of October 7, 2026. Payments go out within 45 days after the Effective Date, which follows final approval and any appeals, or within 21 days after a claim is approved, whichever is later. Checks expire 90 days after they are issued.
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