How much can I get from the South Texas Oncology data breach settlement?

Class members can claim reimbursement of up to $5,000 for documented, unreimbursed out-of-pocket losses related to the breach, or instead choose an alternative pro rata cash payment estimated at about $100. In addition to either cash option, class members can also claim two years of CyEx Medical Shield Complete medical data monitoring, which includes $1,000,000 of identity-theft insurance. Cash amounts may be higher or lower depending on the number of valid claims filed against the $1,075,000 settlement fund.

Is proof required to file a claim?

Yes. The online claim portal requires the Class Member ID printed in your settlement notice. No receipts are required for the pro rata cash payment of about $100, but third-party documentation such as receipts, correspondence, or telephone records is required to claim reimbursement of documented losses of up to $5,000. If you never received your Class Member ID, you can download a paper claim form from the settlement website and file by mail.

What information was exposed in the South Texas Oncology and Hematology data breach?

The February 2024 cyberattack on South Texas Oncology and Hematology reportedly involved names, contact information, dates of birth, health information, and Social Security numbers. Affected individuals should review their notification letter and the official settlement website for the specific categories of data involved in their case.

South Texas Oncology Data Breach Settlement (2026)

Q: Who qualifies for the South Texas Oncology and Hematology data breach settlement?

You qualify if your personal information or protected health information may have been involved in the South Texas Oncology and Hematology data security incident that occurred on or about February 15, 2024. The breach is reported to have affected about 176,303 people, including the protected health information of roughly 175,195 patients. The simplest way to confirm eligibility is to check whether you received a notification letter or to review the official settlement website.

By Steve Levine

South Texas Oncology and Hematology data breach settlement

Published: June 10, 2026

Status Claims Open

Claim Deadline July 6, 2026

Estimated Payout Up to $5,000 or about $100 cash Documented losses, or a pro rata cash payment estimated at about $100 · plus two years of medical data monitoring

Proof Required Yes Class Member ID from your notice required to file online · paper claim form available if you never received your ID · documentation required for loss claims

What Is This Settlement About?

A proposed class action settlement has been reached with South Texas Oncology and Hematology, PLLC, a San Antonio-based cancer care provider, over a data security incident that occurred on or about February 15, 2024. The breach reportedly involved unauthorized access to the personal information of about 176,303 people, including the protected health information of roughly 175,195 patients — data such as names, contact information, dates of birth, health information, and Social Security numbers.

The first lawsuit was filed by a patient in June 2024, and several similar cases were later consolidated into a single action. South Texas Oncology and Hematology denies any wrongdoing, and the court has not decided who is right. Both sides agreed to a $1,075,000 settlement fund to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation. The court granted preliminary approval on March 25, 2026. If your information may have been involved in the incident, you can file a claim for cash benefits and medical data monitoring before the July 6, 2026 deadline.

Who Qualifies?

Per the official notice, the settlement class consists of all living individuals whose private information (such as name, Social Security number, or private health information) may have been accessed and/or acquired by an unauthorized party as a result of the data incident that occurred on or about February 15, 2024 — roughly 176,000 people, most of whom received a data breach notification letter.

The simplest way to check your eligibility is to confirm whether you received a notification letter, or to review the official settlement website at southtexasoncologydatasettlement.com.

How Much Can You Get?

Eligible class members choose one of two cash options and may also add medical data monitoring:

• Documented Losses: reimbursement of up to $5,000 for documented, unreimbursed out-of-pocket losses fairly traceable to the data breach — for example, fraud losses, bank or card fees, credit-monitoring or freeze costs, and related expenses. You must submit reasonable supporting documentation such as receipts, statements, or invoices.
• Pro Rata Cash Payment: instead of a documented-loss claim, a pro rata cash payment estimated at about $100 per claimant, with no receipts required. The actual amount may be higher or lower depending on how many valid claims are filed against the fund.
• Medical Data Monitoring: in addition to either cash option, class members may also claim two years of CyEx Medical Shield Complete at no cost. It includes one-bureau credit monitoring, healthcare insurance plan ID and Medicare beneficiary ID monitoring, medical record number monitoring, dark web and high-risk transaction monitoring, $1,000,000 of fraud and identity-theft insurance with no deductible, security-freeze assistance, and victim assistance.

You may choose only one cash path. Because all benefits are paid from the $1,075,000 settlement fund — along with court-approved attorneys' fees of up to $358,333.33, costs, and service awards of $2,500 to each class representative — both cash options are subject to a pro rata adjustment up or down based on the number of valid claims received.

How to File a Claim

The fastest way to file is online through the official settlement website. The online claim portal requires the Class Member ID printed in your settlement notice to log in and file, along with documentation for any loss claim. Filing online also lets you elect an electronic payment instead of a check.

If you did not receive your Class Member ID, you can instead download a paper claim form from the settlement website, complete it, and mail it with any supporting documentation to the settlement administrator (Kroll Settlement Administration). For address updates or other help, use the contact page on the official settlement website. Submit your claim at southtexasoncologydatasettlement.com before the deadline.

Important Deadline

The deadline to submit a claim is July 6, 2026 (online or postmarked). The deadline to opt out of, or object to, the settlement was June 22, 2026. The final approval hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CT in the 438th Judicial District Court of Bexar County, Texas, though the date and time are subject to change. Check the official settlement website for current details.

Beware of Scams

Legitimate settlement administrators do not ask you to pay a fee to file a claim or to receive a payment. File only through the official settlement website and never share more information than the claim form requires.

If you have been affected by other healthcare data incidents, you may also have open claims — see our roundup of active data breach settlements, including the Lakeview Health data breach settlement and the Onsite Mammography data breach settlement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for the South Texas Oncology and Hematology data breach settlement?

You qualify if your personal or protected health information may have been involved in the data security incident that occurred on or about February 15, 2024, which reportedly affected about 176,303 people.

How much can I get?

Up to $5,000 for documented, unreimbursed out-of-pocket losses, or a pro rata cash payment estimated at about $100 with no receipts required. In addition to your chosen cash option, you can also claim two years of free medical data monitoring. Cash amounts may be adjusted pro rata against the $1,075,000 fund.

What is the claim deadline?

Claims must be submitted online or postmarked by July 6, 2026. The final approval hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CT.

Is proof required?

Yes. The online claim portal requires the Class Member ID printed in your settlement notice. No receipts are required for the pro rata cash payment, but documentation is required to claim documented losses of up to $5,000. If you never received your Class Member ID, you can download a paper claim form from the settlement website and file by mail.

Official Settlement Notice

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Sources

• Official Settlement Website: South Texas Oncology Data Settlement
• HIPAA Journal — South Texas Oncology and Hematology data breach settlement coverage

Settlement Amount $1,075,000

Case Title Flores, et al. v. South Texas Oncology and Hematology, PLLC

Case Number No. 2024CI13299

Court 438th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas

Claim Deadline July 6, 2026

Estimated Payout Up to $5,000, or about $100 cash

Category Data Breach / Healthcare / Privacy

Affected People About 176,303

Final Approval Hearing July 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CT

Administrator Kroll Settlement Administration

Official Website South Texas Oncology Data Settlement