Massive Data Breach at Change Healthcare: Medical Records, Social Security Numbers, More Exposures
Updated: September 30, 2024 12:51 PM EDT
I heard it. Consumer investigator Brian Roach has some answers. We first told you about this letter when it first went out about a month ago, and now another letter has been sent to even more victims of what could be one of the largest medical records breaches in history. It has been delivered. This is a letter from Change Healthcare, one of the world's largest healthcare payment processing companies. The company handles medical billing, and frankly, you've probably never heard of it. But your clinic certainly does. If you receive one of these letters, a letter with your full name will be delivered to your home address. You can see that the following information about you may have been accessed: Health insurance data, such as policy numbers, medical records, test results, and images. Claim. Insurance claims and payment data. Social Security Number and Driver License Data. This 6 page letter is real and legal. Guys, it's not a scam. Change Healthcare is offering two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection, and its offer is outlined in its letter. However, the company has not yet disclosed how many victims are involved in this breach. I will continue to follow
Massive Data Breach at Change Healthcare: Medical Records, Social Security Numbers, More Exposures
Updated: September 30, 2024 12:51 PM EDT
Additional letters are being delivered to more victims of what may be the largest breach of medical records in history. A viewer has contacted the WGAL News 8 On Your Side team about a letter they received. This involves a company many people have never heard of: Change Healthcare, one of the world's largest healthcare payment processors. We first told you about this letter when it first went out about a month ago. Here's what you need to know: What to do if you receive a letter about a Change Healthcare data breach Check your letter: The letter will be addressed to your home and will include your full name. This is a six-page letter from Change Healthcare. Understand what information was accessed: The letter details the types of personal data that may have been compromised. This includes: Health insurance information, such as policy numbers, medical records, test results, and images. Claims and payment data related to insurance claims. Sensitive personal information such as social security numbers and driver's license details. Services Offered: 2 years of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection provided by Change Healthcare. If you wish, please follow the instructions in the letter to register for these safeguards. Stay informed: The company did not disclose the total number of victims affected by the breach. Please pay attention. You will receive further communication from Change Healthcare with the latest information.
Another letter is being delivered to more victims of what could be the largest data breach of medical records in history.
A viewer has contacted the WGAL News 8 On Your Side team about a letter they received. This involves a company many people have never heard of: Change Healthcare, one of the world's largest healthcare payment processing companies. Process medical claims.
We first told you about this letter when it first went out about a month ago. Here's what you need to know:
What to do if you receive a letter regarding changes to your health data breach
Check the letter: The letter is addressed to your home and includes your full name. This is a 6 page letter from Change Healthcare and is a legitimate communication, not a scam. Understand the information accessed: The letter contains the following types of details: Personal data that may have been leaked. This includes: Health insurance information, such as policy numbers, medical records, test results, and images. Claims and payment data related to insurance claims. Sensitive personal information such as social security numbers and driver's license details. Services Offered: 2 years of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection provided by Change Healthcare. If you wish, please follow the instructions in the letter to enroll in these safeguards. Stay informed: The company did not disclose the total number of victims affected by the breach. Please pay attention. You will receive further communication from Change Healthcare with the latest information.
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