Community Dental Care Data Breach Settlement, Check If You Qualify — In re Community Dental Care, No. 62-CV-25-2490

There’s up to $5,000 waiting for you if you had out-of-pocket losses from the Community Dental Care data breach. Even without proof of a loss, you can still claim a $50 payment plus two years of medical and credit monitoring. Community Dental Care agreed to these benefits to settle a class action over a December 2024 cyberattack. You have until October 19, 2026, to file.

Community Dental Care Data Breach Settlement — Key Facts

Field	Details
Settlement Amount	UNVERIFIED — the official settlement website does not publish a total fund value; only per-person benefit caps are disclosed ($5,000 documented-loss cap, $50 flat cash option)
Claim Deadline	October 19, 2026
Who Qualifies	Individuals whose personal information was accessed without authorization in the December 2024 data breach, including anyone who received a breach notice
Estimated Payout	Choose ONE cash option — up to $5,000 for documented losses, or a flat $50 with no proof needed — plus two years of medical and credit monitoring for everyone
Proof Required (Yes/No)	Yes, but only if you want the $5,000 documented-loss option. Not required for the $50 flat payment or the monitoring benefit
Settlement Status	Preliminarily approved; Final Approval Hearing set for November 23, 2026
Court & Case Number	District Court for Ramsey County, Minnesota, No. 62-CV-25-2490
Law Alleged	UNVERIFIED — the settlement website and FAQ describe the claims being released but do not name the specific causes of action in the complaint
Administrator	Simpluris
Official Claim Site	cddatabreach.com
Last Updated	August 25, 2026

Who Is Community Dental Care and Why Are They Being Sued for This Data Breach?

Community Dental Care is a Minnesota-based nonprofit dental services provider. In December 2024, an unauthorized actor accessed files on its computer systems containing patients’ names, health insurance information, dates of birth, medical information, and Social Security numbers. Patients sued, arguing CD should have kept that information safer than it did.

What Did Community Dental Care Do to Patients in December 2024?

Here’s the short version. CD’s computer systems were hit by what the settlement calls a “targeted cyberattack.” Files with sensitive patient data — the kind identity thieves want most, since it combines financial and medical details — were accessed without permission. CD denies wrongdoing and hasn’t been found liable for anything; the case settled before trial.

Nine plaintiffs brought the case, and several filed it on behalf of their minor children, since kids’ Social Security numbers were reportedly among the exposed data too. That’s worth knowing if your household includes dependents who were also CD patients — check whether they got their own notice.

Health-data breaches like this one have become common across the dental industry specifically. The $3.3M Absolute Dental Group data breach settlement followed a nearly identical pattern: a compromised system, exposed medical and financial records, and a settlement offering documented-loss reimbursement plus monitoring.

Are You Part of the Community Dental Care Data Breach Settlement?

Here’s exactly how to know if this case includes you.

• Anyone whose personal information was accessed without authorization in the December 2024 breach
• Patients who received a notice letter or email from CD about the incident
• Household members, including minor children, whose data was included in CD’s records
• People who no longer live near a CD clinic — your current address doesn’t matter

You do not qualify if you’re an officer, director, or related-company employee of CD, a government entity, part of the presiding judge’s staff or family, or the person who carried out the breach itself.

Community Dental Care Patients Outside Minnesota — Are You Still Covered?

This settlement isn’t limited by where you live now. It’s based on whether your data was in CD’s system at the time of the breach, not your current mailing address. If you were a CD patient and moved out of state since, you’re still covered.

That’s the whole test. If you got a notice, you’re almost certainly in — no need to prove you were harmed to get the $50 flat payment.

Not sure if you qualify for the Community Dental Care data breach settlement? A free consultation with a data privacy attorney can help before the October 19, 2026, deadline.

How Much Can Community Dental Care Settlement Class Members Get?

You pick one cash option. You can’t claim both.

Community Dental Care Payout With Documented Losses — Up to $5,000

If you had actual, out-of-pocket losses tied to the breach between December 20, 2024, and October 19, 2026 — fraud charges, credit monitoring fees, ID replacement costs, postage to contact your bank — you can seek reimbursement up to $5,000. You’ll need bank statements, receipts, or similar proof showing the loss happened and was connected to this breach. Notes you write yourself aren’t enough on their own.

Community Dental Care Payout Without Proof — $50 Flat

No paperwork required. Just claim it.

What Everyone Gets, Regardless of Which Cash Option You Pick

Two years of CyEx Medical Shield Complete monitoring, which includes $1 million in medical identity theft insurance and watches for healthcare insurance ID exposure, misused Medical Record Numbers, and unauthorized HSA spending. Enrollment codes were mailed by postcard — contact the administrator if you lost yours.

Class Counsel is asking the court to approve $400,000 in attorneys’ fees and $2,500 service awards for each of the nine named plaintiffs, all paid separately by CD. Honestly, that fee request looks reasonable next to some settlements — but it’s still worth knowing before you decide the $50 option is worth your five minutes. Payments over $600 may appear on a 1099. Check with a tax professional.

How to File Your Community Dental Care Settlement Claim — Step by Step

1. Go to cddatabreach.com/form/claim, the official claim site
2. Choose your cash option — documented losses (up to $5,000) or the $50 flat payment
3. Enter your name, address, and contact information
4. Upload proof of loss if you’re going for the $5,000 option — receipts, bank statements, or similar records
5. Submit and save your confirmation number
6. Watch your email — Simpluris will reach out if anything else is needed

Takes about five minutes. ⚠️ 55 days left as of today — file now.

Should Community Dental Care Class Members Opt Out or Object Before September 24, 2026?

What Opting Out of the Community Dental Care Settlement Actually Means

Opting out means no payment and no monitoring from this settlement. In exchange, you keep the right to sue CD yourself over this same breach. Most people should not opt out without talking to a lawyer first. The opt-out deadline is September 24, 2026 — a full month before the claim deadline.

How to Object to the Community Dental Care Settlement

Objecting keeps you in the Class but tells the court you disagree with its terms. Written objections go to the Clerk of Court, District Court for Ramsey County, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55102, with copies to the Settlement Administrator and Class Counsel, and must include the case number and your specific grounds.

Talk to a class action lawsuit attorney before September 24, 2026, if you’re considering either option.

Community Dental Care Data Breach Settlement — Key Dates, 2026

Milestone	Date
Notification Mailing	August 14, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	September 24, 2026
Objection Deadline	September 24, 2026
Claim Filing Deadline	October 19, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	November 23, 2026
Expected Payment Date	UNVERIFIED — the settlement site states payments go out after final approval and any appeals are resolved, with no specific date given

Community Dental Care Data Breach — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 62-CV-25-2490

Do I need a lawyer to file a Community Dental Care settlement claim? No. The online claim form at cddatabreach.com is built for consumers to file a legal claim without an attorney. A consumer rights lawyer is only worth consulting if you’re weighing opting out.

Is the Community Dental Care settlement legitimate? Yes. It’s a settlement in In re Community Dental Care, pending before the District Court for Ramsey County, Minnesota, administered by Simpluris — a professional class action settlement administration firm.

When will Community Dental Care settlement payments be sent? Payments go out after the Final Approval Hearing on November 23, 2026, and after any appeals are resolved. No specific mailing date has been announced yet.

What if I missed the Community Dental Care claim deadline? Claims submitted or postmarked after October 19, 2026, typically aren’t accepted. Contact the administrator at (866) 675-2314 to ask about your specific situation.

Will my Community Dental Care settlement payment go on a 1099? Possibly, if it’s over $600. Neither CD nor Class Counsel is offering tax advice on this settlement payout — check with a tax professional.

What if I don’t have proof of my losses? You can still claim the $50 flat cash payment with no documentation, plus two years of free medical and credit monitoring either way.

Who is eligible for free credit monitoring in the Community Dental Care settlement? Every Class Member, regardless of which cash option they pick — or even if they skip the cash claim entirely and only want the monitoring.

What information was exposed in the Community Dental Care data breach? Names, health insurance information, dates of birth, medical information, and Social Security numbers, according to the settlement notice.

Sources Used in This Community Dental Care Data Breach Article

• Official Settlement Website — Home Page, Simpluris: https://www.cddatabreach.com/
• Official Settlement Website — FAQ Page, Simpluris: https://www.cddatabreach.com/faq/
• Official Claim Submission Portal — Simpluris: https://www.cddatabreach.com/form/claim
• Enrollment Instruction Request Page — Simpluris: https://www.cddatabreach.com/form/email-request/

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official settlement website and FAQ for In re Community Dental Care, as of August 25, 2026. Last Updated: August 25, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.