Are you among the patients of First Choice Dental? If yes, you can expect to get payment from the settlement. It resulted from a class action lawsuit that was filed against the company alleging that it didn’t take appropriate measures to stop the data breach incident that took place in October 2023.
After the class action lawsuit against First Choice Dental, both parties (plaintiff and defendant) went through the negotiation, and then the settlement of $1.23 million was announced to benefit the 228,287 individuals. If you are one among those, you will surely get the portion from the settlement fund.
Here, we have shared everything you need to know about the First Choice Dental data breach settlement. Read this article thoroughly to check if you are eligible to get the payout, how you can file a claim, how much you can expect to receive, when you can expect to get the settlement payout, and more.
What to do to get the payment?
To get the payment from the First Choice Dental data breach settlement, you are required to file a claim form by the deadline, which is January 28, 2026. You can file an online claim form through the web portal, and alternatively, you can do it by mailing.
To file it, it is mandatory that you meet the eligibility requirements and have received a notice from the settlement administrator with a unique ID and PIN. The additional requirement is that you haven’t opted out, i.e., excluded your claim from the class members.
What are the eligibility requirements?
To file a claim form for the First Choice Dental data breach settlement, it is mandatory that you meet the following conditions:
- You are a resident of the US, and
- Your name, date of birth, Social Security number, driver’s license or passport number, government ID number, financial account, credit or debit card number, and health information were compromised in the October 2024 data breach.
What will be received by claimants?
The payout you can get from the First Choice Dental data breach settlement depends on the type of your claim form. Note that if you file a claim form with proof of out-of-pocket expenses incurred due to the data breach incident, you will get the payment up to $6,000.
The funds of $1.23 million will also contribute to attorney and administration costs. If any fund remains after payout for documented loss, then the payment for the individuals who filed a claim form without any document will be received, which can be a flat payment of $50.
In addition to the cash payment from the settlement fund, you will get three years of credit monitoring or identity protection services.
How to file a claim form?
To file an online and offline claim form for the FCD data breach settlement, follow the step-by-step instructions.
Online:
- Go to the settlement website at
https://www.fcdgdatasettlement.com - On the homepage, click the Menu icon.
- Select FILE A CLAIM from the menu options.
- On the claim portal page, enter your Class Member ID.
- Click the Login button to access your claim form.
- Choose your claim type:
- Documented Losses (up to $6,000 with proof), or
- Alternative Cash Payment (up to $50 without documents)
- Fill out all required personal and contact information. If claiming documented losses, upload receipts, bank statements, fraud reports, etc.
- Review your information carefully, the submit your claim online.
Offline:
- Go to the link at https://www.fcdgdatasettlement.com/pdf/FCDG_Claim_Forrm.pdf and save and print the form.
- Enter your personal details, Class Member ID, and claim information correctly.
- Attach documents to claim the out-of-pocket expenses.
- Double-check all information and sign the form.
- Send the completed form to the official settlement administrator address:
- First Choice Dental Data Security Incident
- c/o RG/2 Claims Administration
- P.O. Box 59479
- Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479
When to expect the payout?
You will receive your payment only after final approval. The court’s final fairness hearing will be held on January 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM. If the final approval is received without any appeal, you can expect that the payment will come within 90 days. In case of any appeal, you may have to wait for months.
Note that the payment will be sent to you after the verification is complete. The exact date hasn’t been announced yet, but payments typically arrive shortly after final approval. We can expect that the payment will be by April 2025. As soon as the payout starts, an update will also be made on the website.
Disclaimer: Information about the First Choice Dental data breach and settlement is for informational purposes only and not legal or financial advice.
