February is packed with free money opportunities, waived fees, and class action settlements that can put real cash back in your pocket. Some of these offers are just for fun, some can save you hundreds of dollars, and others pay out up to $10,000 if you qualify.
Several deadlines are happening this month, so if you plan to act, now is the time.
February Freebies You Can Claim Right Now
Before diving into paperwork and claim forms, start with the easiest wins. These freebies do not require documentation and often disappear fast.
Valentine’s Day and Holiday Freebies
McDonald’s is giving away McNugget Caviar Kits for Valentine’s Day. Yes, real caviar.
Each free kit includes:
• A 1 oz tin of Sturgeon caviar
• A mother of pearl spoon
• A $25 McDonald’s gift card
These drop today at McNuggetCaviar.com and are free while supplies last.
Other Valentine’s freebies happening now:
• EōS Fitness is opening their gyms for free on Valentine’s Day
• PetSmart is hosting free Valentine’s parties from 12–2 PM with treats and a $5 coupon
• New York and Michigan are waiving fishing license fees all weekend, with other states often participating
• Bexar County, Texas is offering free mass weddings on the courthouse steps with a total cost of $0
Mardi Gras and Free Cultural Events
February 17 is Mardi Gras, and Krispy Kreme often runs a “beads for doughnuts” promotion, so keep an eye out locally.
Because it is Black History Month, many museums, libraries, and cultural centers are waiving entry fees for special exhibits all month long. This is one of the best times of year for free high quality museum visits.
Free Prom Dresses for Students
Prom season starts earlier than many families realize.
Organizations like Becca’s Closet, The Princess Project, and Operation Prom are opening February appointment slots right now. These dresses are often brand new, not used, but you must have a valid high school ID.
If you wait until March or April, appointments fill quickly and the best options are gone. Low Income Relief has a free prom dress directory that shows where to apply and how appointments work.
Tax Credits You Should Not Miss
Two state tax credits are being missed by thousands of people.
Idaho Food Tax Credit
Idaho residents can claim $155 per person, or up to $250 with grocery receipts. Even if you did not earn enough to file taxes, you can still claim this as a cash refund through the Idaho Tax Commission.
Colorado Disability Assistance Credit
The old PTC Rebate is gone. If you have a disability, you must file a Colorado state tax return to receive this credit. There is no separate rebate form anymore, and no filing means no payment.
Google Play Store Settlement (Automatic Payments)
If you made a purchase through the Google Play Store or an in app purchase between August 2016 and September 2023, you are likely included in the $630 million Google Play settlement.
Most people will be paid automatically. You may receive a PayPal or Venmo payment, or a claim link if your account is not connected. The opt out deadline is February 19, 2026, but most eligible users will receive money without filing anything.
https://www.googleplaystateagantitrustlitigation.com/
February Class Action Settlements and Data Breach Payouts
If you received a notice letter or email about a data breach, privacy violation, or unauthorized calls or texts, you should check these settlements immediately. Many pay cash, reimburse losses, or provide free monitoring services.
Data Breach and Data Incident Settlements
The Knight Barry Title Data Incident Settlement covers individuals whose personal or financial information was exposed in a data incident involving Knight Barry Title. Claims are due February 17, 2026, and eligible class members may receive up to $5,000 plus a pro rata cash payment.
https://knightbarrydataincident.com/
The Northeast Rehab Hospital Data Breach Settlement is for patients and individuals notified that their information was compromised. Claims must be filed by February 17, 2026, with payment options including $75 cash or up to $5,000 for documented losses.
https://www.northeastrehabhospitaldatasettlement.com/
The SNB Data Incident Settlement applies to people who received notice that their personal data was affected by the SNB breach. The deadline is February 17, 2026, and benefits include about $175 or up to $5,000, plus three years of credit and identity monitoring.
https://www.snbdatasettlement.com/
The OSDM Data Incident Settlement covers individuals notified that their information was involved in the OSDM incident. Claims are due February 17, 2026, with payments up to $4,000 depending on the type of loss claimed.
https://osdmdatasettlement.com/
The Affiliated DDS Data Breach Settlement is for dental patients whose personal or health information was compromised. The deadline is February 15, 2026, and class members may claim up to $5,000 or choose a $40 cash payment.
https://affiliatedddsdbsettlement.com/
The ROC Data Breach Settlement applies to individuals notified that their data was impacted by the ROC incident. Claims must be filed by February 15, 2026, with payments up to $7,500 for extraordinary losses or a $50 cash option.
https://rocdatasettlement.com/
The Trinity & Homewood Data Breach Settlement covers individuals who received breach notices from Trinity or Homewood. The claim deadline is February 16, 2026, with pro rata payments from a $1.2 million settlement fund.
https://www.trinityandhomewoodsettlement.com/
The 23andMe Data Breach Settlement applies to users whose genetic or health data was accessed without authorization. Claims are due February 17, 2026, with payments up to $10,000 and five years of genetic and privacy monitoring.
https://23andmedatasettlement.com/
The LifeBridge Health Data Breach Settlement is for individuals notified that their information was impacted by a LifeBridge Health data incident. The deadline is February 28, 2026, with pro rata payments from a $575,000 fund.
https://www.lifebridgedatasettlement.com/
The AXIP Data Breach Settlement covers people who received notice that their information was involved in the AXIP breach. Claims are due March 2, 2026, with a $63 cash payment and up to $3,000 for documented expenses.
https://axipdatasettlement.com/
The Continuum Health Data Incident Settlement applies to individuals whose personal or medical data was affected. Claims must be filed by March 2, 2026, with payments up to $5,000 or an estimated $75 cash option.
https://continuumhealthdataincidentsettlement.com/
The Alltrust Data Incident Settlement is for individuals notified of a data breach involving Alltrust. The deadline is March 3, 2026, with payments up to $2,500, a $25 cash option, and extra benefits for California residents.
https://alltrustdataincidentsettlement.com/home
The Veradigm Data Breach Settlement covers individuals whose personal information was compromised. Claims are due March 3, 2026, with payments up to $5,000 or a $50 alternative payment.
https://veradigmdatasettlement.com/
The VisionPoint Data Breach Settlement applies to individuals notified of a VisionPoint data incident. The deadline is March 3, 2026, with payments up to $2,500 or an estimated $45 cash payment.
https://visionpointdatasettlement.com/
The CAA Data Breach Settlement covers individuals notified of a data breach involving CAA. Claims must be submitted by February 23, 2026, with payments up to $5,000 or an estimated $100 cash option.
https://caadatasettlement.com/
The CHC Data Breach Settlement applies to individuals whose information was affected by the CHC incident. The deadline is February 23, 2026, with reimbursement or pro rata cash options available.
https://www.chcdatasettlement.com/
The INL Data Breach Settlement covers individuals notified of a data breach involving INL. Claims are due February 28, 2026, with payments up to $5,000 plus an additional $75 cash payment.
https://inldatasettlement.com/
Pixel and Online Tracking Privacy Settlements
The Lifeline Pixel Tracking Settlement covers individuals whose data may have been shared through tracking technology on the Lifeline website. Claims are due February 17, 2026, with payments of $20 nationwide or $50 for California residents.
https://lifelinepixelsettlement.com/
The Lemonaid Health Privacy Settlement applies to people whose data may have been shared through tracking pixels on lemonaidhealth.com. The deadline is February 23, 2026, with payments determined after claims are reviewed.
https://lemonaidpixelsettlement.com/
TCPA and Unwanted Calls or Text Settlements
The TCPA Settlement NG covers individuals who received unauthorized marketing calls or text messages. Claims must be filed by February 10, 2026, with estimated payments of about $21.
https://tcpasettlementng.com/
The Lampo Group TCPA Settlement applies to individuals who received unsolicited calls or texts from the Lampo Group. The deadline is February 19, 2026, with payments up to $45 per claim.
https://www.lampotcpasettlement.com/
Video Privacy Settlements
The Delta VPPA Settlement covers individuals whose video viewing data was shared through tracking technology. Claims are due March 2, 2026, with pro rata payments from a $1.45 million fund.
https://www.deltavppasettlement.com/
Consumer, Product, and Business Practice Settlements
The Stoneledge Furniture Settlement covers California consumers who purchased furniture from certain Ashley HomeStore locations. Claims must be filed by February 10, 2026, with cash payments and a $35 voucher.
https://stoneledgefurnituresettlement.com/
The Joybird Furniture Settlement applies to consumers who experienced delivery delays or product issues. The deadline is February 13, 2026, with $115 per eligible class member.
https://joybirdsettlement.com/
The Educative Renewal Settlement covers consumers charged for Educative subscription renewals. Claims are due February 13, 2026, with pro rata payments from a $625,000 fund.
https://www.educativerenewalsettlement.com/
The ZOA Energy Drink Settlement applies to consumers who purchased ZOA energy drinks. Claims must be submitted by February 20, 2026, with payments up to $150 depending on receipts.
https://www.zoasettlement.com/
Financial, Government, and Other Settlements
The Credit Reporting Settlement covers consumers impacted by inaccurate credit reporting. There is no claim form deadline, and eligible payments are automatic unless you opt out.
https://www.creditreportingsettlement.com/
The Hoosick Falls PFOA Settlement applies to residents exposed to contaminated drinking water. Claims are due February 11, 2026, with property based payments and medical monitoring.
https://hoosickfallspfoasettlement.com/
The Blood Centers Settlement covers blood donors notified of a data breach. The deadline is February 11, 2026, with payments up to $2,500 or a $20 cash option.
https://bloodcenterssettlement.com/
The Peterson Oil Settlement applies to consumers who purchased fuel from Peterson Oil. Claims must be filed by February 11, 2026, with payments based on documented losses or fuel volume.
https://petersonoilclassactionsettlement.com/
The Southway Carriers Settlement covers eligible employees or contractors. The deadline is February 11, 2026, with pro rata payments from a $120,000 fund.
https://southwaycarrierssettlement.com/
The NJ Distribution Centers Settlement applies to eligible workers and does not require a claim form. The exclusion deadline is February 13, 2026, with automatic payments issued.
https://njdistributioncentersettlement.com/
The USC Remote Learning Settlement covers eligible students enrolled during Spring 2020. No claim form is required, with automatic pro rata payments from a $10 million fund.
https://www.uscremotelearninglawsuit.com/home
The Raj Iswygert Class Action Settlement applies to consumers affected by accelerated rent or late fees. Claims must be filed by February 24, 2026.
https://www.rajiswygertclassaction.com/
The NMU IM Settlement covers individuals notified of an NMU IM related incident. Claims are due February 26, 2026, with payments varying by claim group.
https://nmuimsettlement.com/
The New York Attorney General Settlement applies to eligible subscribers entitled to restitution. Claims must be submitted by March 3, 2026, with a $14 payment per eligible subscriber.
https://newyorkagsettlement.com/
Relief Recap
February is one of those months where money is easy to miss simply because people do not know what to look for. Start with the freebies, check your email for breach notices, and review each settlement carefully.
If a deadline applies, do not wait. Once it passes, the money is gone.
Low Income Relief will continue tracking these opportunities so you do not have to.