The Apria settlement claim form can no longer be submitted. The filing deadline was October 22, 2025, and the court granted final approval of the $6.4 million settlement on November 18, 2025 in Smith et al v. Apria Healthcare LLC, Case No. 1:23-cv-01003-JPH-KMB.1Apria Settlement. Smith et al v. Apria Healthcare LLC If you filed on time, your next step is to wait: payments go out after any appeals are resolved. There is no publicly listed mechanism for late claims.
If You Already Filed
Keep the confirmation code you received when you submitted. That code is your proof of filing and the first thing the settlement administrator will ask for if any question comes up about your claim.1Apria Settlement. Smith et al v. Apria Healthcare LLC Also hold onto the Unique ID and PIN from your original notice letter.
The administrator reviews each claim for completeness and eligibility before releasing funds. If no one appeals the final approval order, payments should follow within a few months. An appeal can stretch that timeline considerably.
What the Form Asked For
If you want to verify what you submitted, the claim form opened with the Unique ID and PIN from the mailed or emailed notice. Entering those identifiers linked your submission to the administrator’s records and blocked duplicate filings. You then chose one of two payment types.
Pro Rata Cash Payment
This option required no documentation beyond the Unique ID and PIN. The administrator divides the remainder of the $6.4 million fund — after attorney fees, administrative costs, service awards, and reimbursement claims — equally among approved pro rata claimants, so the per-person amount depends on how many people filed.1Apria Settlement. Smith et al v. Apria Healthcare LLC
Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Losses
Claimants with documented losses tied to the breach could request up to $2,000 per person.1Apria Settlement. Smith et al v. Apria Healthcare LLC Supporting documentation had to show the expenses resulted from the hacking incidents. Common categories included credit monitoring fees, bank charges from fraudulent transactions, and professional fees paid to resolve identity theft. Time spent dealing with the aftermath could also be documented. Materials were uploaded through the online portal or mailed with a paper form.
Online filers who wanted ACH or electronic payment had to file through the website; paper filers could not elect electronic transfer.1Apria Settlement. Smith et al v. Apria Healthcare LLC
Checking Claim Status
The settlement administrator can be reached at (833) 890-6558, and an online contact form is available through the settlement website at apriasettlement.com.2Apria Settlement. Frequently Asked Questions Have your Unique ID and confirmation code ready before you call. The administrator handles claim status, missing confirmation codes, and payment timing.
Taxes on Your Payment
Data breach settlement payments are generally taxable. The IRS treats settlement funds as taxable income unless they compensate for physical injury or physical sickness, and data breach payments do not fall within that exclusion.3IRS. Tax Implications of Settlements and Judgments If your payment meets the reporting threshold, the administrator will issue a Form 1099. For 2026, the reporting threshold for information returns like the 1099-MISC increased from $600 to $2,000.4IRS. Publication 1099 (2026), General Instructions for Certain Information Returns Even without a 1099, the IRS expects you to report the income.
Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses you already paid is a different situation. If the payment only makes you whole for money already spent, it may not represent a net gain. A tax professional can advise on your specific payment.
Opt-Out and Objection Windows Are Also Closed
The deadline to opt out of the class or file a written objection was September 22, 2025.1Apria Settlement. Smith et al v. Apria Healthcare LLC With final approval already entered, neither option is available now. Class members who did not opt out and did not file a claim remain bound by the settlement’s release but will not receive a payment.