Kelly Benefits $5 Million Data Breach Settlement, Who Qualifies, What You Can Get and How to File by December 28, 2026

If you got a notice that your personal information was caught up in the December 2024 Kelly Benefits data breach, you may be able to claim money and credit monitoring from a $5 million settlement. The deadline to file online is December 28, 2026, and you only get paid if you submit a claim. Doing nothing means no benefits, and you give up the right to sue Kelly Benefits over the breach if the settlement becomes final.

Official settlement website: KellyBenefitsSettlement.com Claim form and documents: Official Documents Page

The $5,000 figure is the maximum for documented monetary losses, not a guaranteed payment. The estimated general cash payment is about $50, and eligible California residents may get an additional estimated $100.

The settlement has not received final court approval. Kelly Benefits denies the allegations and any wrongdoing, and the court has not decided in favor of either side.

Kelly Benefits Data Breach Settlement Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Case name	In re: Kelly Benefits Data Breach Litigation
Case number	1:25-cv-01304-SAG
Court	U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Defendant	Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc. d/b/a Kelly Benefits
Settlement fund	$5,000,000, non-reversionary
Breach period	December 12, 2024 through December 17, 2024
Who is covered	People in the U.S. whose private information was compromised in the breach
Documented-loss payment	Up to $5,000
Estimated pro rata cash payment	About $50 (no documentation needed)
California residents	Additional payment, estimated at about $100
Credit monitoring	3 years, single-bureau, with up to $1 million identity theft insurance
Official settlement website	KellyBenefitsSettlement.com
Claim form	Documents page or “Submit Claim” on the official website
Official FAQ	FAQ
Claim required	Yes
Claim deadline	December 28, 2026 (online) / postmarked by December 31, 2026 (mail)
Opt-out and objection deadline	November 27, 2026 (postmarked)
Final fairness hearing	January 12, 2027, 10:00 a.m. ET
Settlement administrator	Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
Phone	(833) 453-3640
Status	Proposed; final approval pending
Does Kelly Benefits admit wrongdoing	No

What Happened in the Kelly Benefits Data Breach

According to the settlement notice, Kelly Benefits discovered suspicious activity in its environment on or about December 12, 2024. Its investigation found that unauthorized individuals had access from December 12 through December 17, 2024, and that certain files were copied and taken.

The files may have included names, Social Security numbers, tax identification numbers, dates of birth, medical information, health insurance information, financial account information, and other sensitive identifying information. Kelly Benefits finished reviewing the affected files on March 3, 2025, to determine what information was involved and which individuals were connected to it.

What the Kelly Benefits Lawsuit Alleges

The plaintiffs sued Kelly Benefits in federal court over the breach. They allege negligence, negligence per se, breach of a third-party beneficiary contract, and unjust enrichment, among other claims. They say Kelly Benefits had legal duties to protect the information entrusted to it and that the breach harmed class members.

Kelly Benefits denies the allegations and denies any wrongdoing. The settlement is a compromise to resolve the case without a trial. It is not an admission of liability.

Who Qualifies for the Kelly Benefits Settlement

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, 2024 and December 17, 2024.

Receiving a data breach notice letter from Kelly Benefits is the clearest sign that you are covered. The class is defined by whether your information was compromised, though, not just by whether a letter reached you. If you think you are covered but never received a notice, contact the administrator at (833) 453-3640.

Who is excluded

The settlement excludes Kelly Benefits, entities in which it has a controlling interest, and certain Kelly Benefits officers, directors, legal representatives, successors, subsidiaries, and assigns. Judges presiding over the case, their immediate family members, and judicial staff are also excluded, as is anyone who validly opts out.

How Much Can You Get From the Kelly Benefits Settlement?

There is no single guaranteed amount. The settlement offers four types of benefits, and each one requires a valid, timely claim.

1. Documented monetary losses: up to $5,000

If the breach cost you real money, you can claim reimbursement of up to $5,000 per person. Qualifying losses may include:

• Out-of-pocket credit monitoring costs incurred on or after December 12, 2024, through December 28, 2026
• Unreimbursed losses from actual fraud or identity theft
• Unreimbursed bank fees
• Long-distance telephone charges
• Postage
• Mileage for qualifying local travel

The losses must be reasonably related to the breach or to efforts to reduce its effects. You cannot be reimbursed for a loss that another source already covered.

Documentation is required. Examples of acceptable proof include bank statements, credit card statements, invoices, telephone records, screenshots, and receipts. A personal statement, declaration, or affidavit alone is not enough. You must also attest under penalty of perjury that the loss was caused by the breach. If you cannot document a qualifying loss, you cannot simply claim $5,000.

2. Pro rata cash payment: estimated at $50

This payment comes out of whatever money remains in the fund after the other benefits are paid. No documentation is required. The $50 figure is only an estimate. The real amount can be higher or lower depending on how many valid claims are filed, and if earlier benefits use up the fund, no pro rata payments may be available.

3. Credit monitoring

Class members who claim it get three years of single-bureau credit monitoring, with dark web monitoring, identity theft insurance of up to $1 million, and fully managed identity recovery services. The administrator will send an activation code after the settlement receives final approval.

4. California statutory payment: estimated at $100

A class member who had a California address on December 12, 2024 may qualify for an additional payment, currently estimated at $100. It can be reduced pro rata depending on the number of valid claims. It comes on top of the other benefits you qualify for.

Can you claim more than one benefit?

Yes. A claimant can seek documented losses, the pro rata cash payment, and credit monitoring, and a California resident can add the statutory payment. All benefits are subject to the available funds and allocation rules, so you may not receive the maximum of every benefit.

How the $5 Million Fund Is Paid Out

The $5 million does not all go to class members. Before benefits are paid, the fund covers:

• Claims administration expenses
• Court-approved service awards to the people who brought the case
• Court-approved attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses

The balance is the Net Settlement Fund, which pays benefits in this order:

1. Credit monitoring
2. Documented monetary losses
3. California statutory payments
4. Pro rata cash payments

The pro rata payment comes last, so its amount depends on how many people claim the benefits ahead of it. If valid claims for the earlier benefits use up the Net Settlement Fund, the credit monitoring period and cash benefits can be reduced proportionally. That is why the $50 and $100 figures are estimates.

Attorneys’ fees and service awards

Class Counsel will ask the court to approve attorneys’ fees of up to one-third of the fund, or $1,666,666, plus reimbursement of reasonable litigation costs and expenses. The eight class representatives will each seek a $2,500 service award, or $20,000 in total. If approved, these come out of the fund before benefits are paid. The court has not yet decided.

Using only the requested fees and service awards, about $3.3 million would remain before administration costs and litigation expenses. That figure is our own arithmetic from the notice, not a number published by the administrator.

How to File a Kelly Benefits Settlement Claim

1. Gather your documents. If you are claiming documented losses, collect your statements, receipts, invoices, and other proof first.
2. Go to the official website. Visit KellyBenefitsSettlement.com and click Submit Claim, or download the paper claim form from the Documents page.
3. Choose your benefits and complete the form.
4. Submit by the deadline. File online by December 28, 2026, or mail the paper form so it is postmarked by December 31, 2026. Because the dates differ, do not wait until the last day.
5. Keep copies of your claim and supporting documents.

Questions go to the administrator at (833) 453-3640, or by mail to:

In re: Kelly Benefits Data Breach Litigation c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC P.O. Box 5324 New York, NY 10150-5324

The settlement website says it is the only authorized website for this case. If anyone asks you to pay money to “process” your settlement claim, that is not the court-approved process.

Your Options and Deadlines in the Kelly Benefits Settlement

Option	What happens	Deadline
Submit a claim	The only way to receive benefits; you give up the right to sue over the settled claims	December 28, 2026 (online) / December 31, 2026 (mail postmark)
Opt out	No benefits; you keep the right to sue Kelly Benefits on your own	Postmarked by November 27, 2026
Object	You stay in the settlement and tell the court what you dislike; you can still file a claim	Postmarked by November 27, 2026
Do nothing	No benefits, and you give up the right to sue over the settled claims	n/a

Opting out and objecting are not the same. Opting out removes you from the settlement entirely. Objecting means you stay in it and ask the judge not to approve it. You cannot do both. An objection must meet the detailed requirements in the official notice.

What You Give Up in the Kelly Benefits Settlement

If you stay in the settlement and it becomes final, you release the claims covered by the settlement agreement. You generally cannot later start or continue another lawsuit against Kelly Benefits or other released parties over the legal claims the settlement resolves. This is true whether or not you file a claim. Read the settlement agreement on the website before deciding whether to opt out.

Key Dates in the Kelly Benefits Settlement

Date	Event
December 12, 2024	Kelly Benefits discovers suspicious activity; breach period begins
December 17, 2024	Breach period ends
March 3, 2025	Kelly Benefits finishes reviewing the affected files
November 27, 2026	Opt-out and objection deadline (postmarked)
December 28, 2026	Online claim deadline
December 31, 2026	Mailed claim postmark deadline
January 12, 2027, 10:00 a.m. ET	Final fairness hearing, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, 101 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

The court says the hearing date may change, so check the settlement website homepage for updates.

When Will Kelly Benefits Settlement Payments Be Sent?

Not yet. The court must first grant final approval, and any challenges or appeals must be resolved. The final fairness hearing is set for January 12, 2027, and an appeal could delay payments further. There is no payment date, and submitting a claim does not mean an immediate payment. At the hearing the court will consider final approval, the requested fees and expenses, and the service awards.

Common Mix-Ups to Avoid

• The $5,000 is a maximum for documented losses, not an automatic payment.
• The $50 and $100 figures are estimates and can change.
• The $5 million is not split equally. Fees, costs, service awards, and administration expenses come out first.
• Doing nothing is not the same as opting out. You still give up your right to sue.
• The deadlines for opting out (November 27) and filing a claim (December 28 online) are different.

Kelly Benefits Data Breach Settlement FAQ

How much is the settlement? 

$5 million, non-reversionary.

Who qualifies? 

U.S. residents whose private information was compromised in the Kelly Benefits breach between December 12 and December 17, 2024, subject to the exclusions.

What information was exposed? 

It may include names, Social Security numbers, tax ID numbers, dates of birth, medical information, health insurance information, financial account information, and other sensitive identifying information.

Do I need to have received a notice to claim?

The class is defined by whether your information was compromised. If you think you are covered but never got a notice, call the administrator at (833) 453-3640.

Do I need receipts for the $50 payment? 

No. Documentation is required only for the documented-loss benefit of up to $5,000.

Do I need receipts for the $5,000 payment? 

Yes. You must provide reasonable documentation of the loss. A personal statement alone is not enough.

Can I claim credit monitoring instead of cash? 

Yes, you can claim it, and you can claim cash benefits too.

Do California residents get more?

 Possibly. People with a California address on December 12, 2024 may get an additional statutory payment, estimated at $100.

Can I file a claim and object at the same time? 

Yes. If you object, you can still submit a claim form.

What if I miss the claim deadline?

 Late claims are not paid. You would also still be bound by the settlement’s release unless you opted out by November 27, 2026.

Do I have to attend the hearing? 

Check the official FAQ page for the court’s answer on whether class members need to attend. The hearing is January 12, 2027, at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Is the settlement final?

 No. It still needs final court approval.

When will payments be sent? 

No date has been announced. Benefits are distributed after final approval and resolution of any appeals or other challenges.

Is kellybenefitssettlement.com real? 

Yes. The site says it is court-authorized, supervised by counsel for the parties, run by the court-approved administrator, and the only authorized website for the case.

What to Do Now

1. Check whether you received a Kelly Benefits data breach notice.
2. Review the eligibility rules on the official website.
3. Gather documentation for any actual financial losses tied to the breach.
4. File the official claim form online by December 28, 2026, or mail it postmarked by December 31, 2026.
5. If you are considering opting out or objecting, act by November 27, 2026.
6. Keep copies of your claim and supporting documents.

Bottom Line

The Kelly Benefits $5 million data breach settlement is open for claims, but it is not final. Eligible U.S. residents can claim up to $5,000 for documented losses, an estimated $50 cash payment, and three years of credit monitoring, and eligible California residents may add an estimated $100. You must file a claim to receive anything. The online claim deadline is December 28, 2026, the opt-out and objection deadline is November 27, 2026, and the final fairness hearing is January 12, 2027.

Official settlement website: KellyBenefitsSettlement.com

Related Data Breach Settlements

Other recent data breach settlements involving a company that held data on behalf of someone else include ABC Legal Services Data Breach Settlement, Check If You Qualify and AllTrust Networks Data Breach Settlement, Claim Up To $2,550 By March 3, 2026 At AllTrustDataIncidentSettlement.com.

Update Log

Date	Update
October 7, 2026	Article published. Claim period open through December 28, 2026.

Sources

1. In re: Kelly Benefits Data Breach Litigation, official settlement website home page and Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement: https://www.kellybenefitssettlement.com/
2. Frequently Asked Questions, official settlement website: https://www.kellybenefitssettlement.com/faq
3. Important Documents, official settlement website (Settlement Agreement, Preliminary Approval Order, Claim Form, Short Notice, and Long Notice): https://www.kellybenefitssettlement.com/documents

Written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. AllAboutLawyer.com is not a law firm. This article is general information, not legal advice, and the author is not an attorney. Figures and dates come from the official settlement website, notice, and FAQ as of October 7, 2026. The settlement remains subject to final court approval. Confirm deadlines with the settlement administrator before filing.