If you have ever logged into Delta Dental's consumer portal at my.deltadentalcoversme.com, you might be in line for a small payout. The operator of the site has agreed to a roughly $12.7 million class action settlement, and eligible account holders can file claims for up to $16.50 each if they submit a valid form by Aug. 20, 2026, and the court gives final approval at a fairness hearing in September.
The lawsuit targets Wyssta Services Inc., the company that runs the Delta Dental member portal, and accuses it of embedding advertising and analytics pixels and cookies on the site in violation of federal and state privacy laws, as outlined on the official Wyssta Services settlement website. Wyssta denies the allegations and did not admit any wrongdoing in the settlement notice. Both sides say they chose to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of a full trial, and the settlement site explains who is covered and how claims will be handled.
Anyone who logged into the portal using Delta Dental credentials between Jan. 23, 2021 and Jan. 23, 2025 is part of the settlement class, according to NBC Chicago. That report stresses that claims must be submitted online or mailed so they are postmarked by Aug. 20, 2026, and notes that individual payments will be reduced if the number of valid claims eats up the $12.7 million fund.
ClassAction.org reports that the settlement received preliminary approval on May 7, 2026 and estimates that about 767,896 people fall into the class. The site explains that compensation is capped at roughly $16.50 per claimant, with any payout reduced on a pro rata basis if total approved claims exceed the fund. The court's final approval hearing is scheduled for Sept. 9, 2026, and no money will go out until the judge signs off and any appeals are resolved.
How to file a claim
To file a claim, you can use the "Submit Claim" button on the court authorized settlement website or download, print and mail a paper claim form. Mailed forms must be postmarked by Aug. 20, 2026. The settlement website lists the claims administrator's phone line and lays out how to opt out or object if you do not want to be part of the deal. As outlined on the official settlement website, checks will be issued "as soon as possible" if the settlement is approved in September and no one files an appeal.
Legal context
The complaint leans on both federal and state privacy laws. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act restricts certain unauthorized interception and disclosure of electronic communications, and Illinois' eavesdropping rules bar non consensual recording or transmission of private communications, according to the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Illinois General Assembly. Those statutes can open the door to civil lawsuits in tracking and data sharing cases, which helps explain why the parties ended up with a cash settlement fund rather than testing everything at trial. The settlement notice also makes clear that Wyssta denies liability and that anyone who opts out keeps the right to sue separately.
Why it matters
Privacy focused class actions have turned into a recurring headache for healthcare vendors and portal operators, and industry observers say the size of this settlement is likely to get attention across the dental world. Becker's Dental Review flagged the deal and highlighted its likely impact on payers, vendors and practice managers. For Chicago members who use the Delta Dental portal for claims, pretreatment estimates and other routine tasks, the case is a reminder that even everyday websites can raise data sharing issues.
If you think you might be covered, check the court authorized settlement website or look for an email notice with a class member ID and filing instructions. The deadline to submit claims online or postmark mailed forms is Aug. 20, 2026, and the court is set to consider final approval on Sept. 9, 2026.
