Heritage Health Care Data Breach Class Action Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Heritage Health Care data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Heritage Health Care, which may have affected as many as 12,162 individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights states that the Heritage Health Care data breach occurred due to a "Hacking / IT incident" involving their network server. While specific details about the nature of the attack are still emerging, there is a possibility that this incident may involve a third-party vendor or affiliated healthcare provider rather than a direct breach of Heritage Health Care's systems.

Data breach letters were sent out by Heritage Health Care on January 9, 2025, informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and the specific types of personal information that may have been compromised in their individual cases.

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
   1. Set up alerts for suspicious activity
   2. Review all financial statements thoroughly
   3. Request free credit reports and examine them for unauthorized entries
      
      
2. Consider freezing your credit
   1. Contact all three major credit bureaus to place a freeze
   2. Understand this prevents new accounts from being opened in your name
   3. Remember to temporarily lift the freeze when applying for legitimate credit
      
      
3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the Heritage Health Care data breach
   1. Be wary of unexpected emails or messages claiming to be from Heritage Health Care
   2. Don't click on suspicious links or download unexpected attachments
   3. Verify all communications through official channels
      
      
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
   1. Create strong, unique passwords for each account
   2. Use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters
   3. Consider using a password manager for better security
      
      
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible
   1. Add this extra layer of security to all important accounts
   2. Use authenticator apps rather than SMS when available
   3. Keep backup codes in a secure location

For more detailed guidance, explore our “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand measures you can take to protect yourself after a data breach.

Heritage Health Care Overview

Heritage Health Care operates as a home healthcare provider headquartered in Maumee, Ohio. The organization provides both medical and non-medical care services to patients in their homes, including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and personal care assistance.

The company maintains operations with approximately 500 employees and reports annual revenue of $13.5 million. Heritage Health Care services focus on post-operative care, chronic condition management, and ongoing medical support for seniors and individuals requiring home-based medical care.

Heritage Health Care Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Heritage Health Care data breach? Usually victims receive a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH in the mail, but the impact of a breach can be felt long before notices are sent to those affected. This can be in the form of fraudulent financial activity and other forms of identity theft.

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach law firm for legal assistance through a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and discuss your legal rights and any compensation that may be available to you.

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