Institute for Human Resources and Services data breach settlement (Tereska)

The Institute for Human Resources and Services, a Pennsylvania provider, settled a case over an August 2025 breach that the notice says exposed names, dates of birth, Social Security or tax ID numbers, driver's license numbers and medical information. People in the United States whose information was accessed may be eligible to pick one cash option: a flat $45.00 payment needing no documents, or up to $2,000.00 for out-of-pocket losses traceable to the breach and incurred between August 13, 2025 and December 2, 2026, supported by statements or receipts. Two years of credit monitoring with $1 million of fraud insurance is offered separately, through an enrollment code the administrator sends. Claims are due December 2, 2026 and the online form asks for the LoginID and PIN from the mailed notice, though a paper form can be posted instead; filing is free either way, and the court hears final approval on December 17, 2026.

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Facts from the official materials

Status: Open
Type: Class-action settlement
Category: Data breach
Defendant / company: Institute for Human Resources and Services, Inc.
Administrator: Simpluris, Inc.
Claim deadline: December 2, 2026
States: See official notice (often nationwide)
Proof: Notice ID / PIN from the official letter or email may be required
Possible amount: About $45 (not guaranteed)
Source confidence: high
Last verified: October 5, 2026

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Tereska v. Institute for Human Resources and Services · 2026-02353 · Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

One cash option only: a flat $45.00 payment with no documents, or up to $2,000.00 in documented out-of-pocket losses traceable to the breach and incurred between August 13, 2025 and December 2, 2026 — fraud losses, credit report and monitoring fees, ID replacement and postage, backed by statements or receipts. Two years of CyEx credit monitoring with $1 million of fraud insurance is offered separately at no cost, through an enrollment code the administrator sends. The notice states no fund total. The online form needs the LoginID and PIN from the notice; a paper form can be posted instead.

Important dates

Claim deadline: December 2, 2026
Opt-out deadline: November 2, 2026
Fairness hearing: December 17, 2026

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