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miCare Health Center Data Breach Class Action Investigation

Written by Console & Associates P.C. | Oct 15, 2024 4:15:00 AM

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent miCare Health Center data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident involving unauthorized access to certain employee email accounts at miCare Health Center, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information of an undisclosed number of individuals.

 

What Happened?

A recent report from miCare's filing with the Attorney General of California states that the miCare Health Center data breach occurred due to unauthorized access to multiple company email accounts between April 19, 2024 and May 25, 2024. Some of the emails and attachments in the affected accounts contained confidential patient information.

The compromised data may include:

  • Names
  • Dates of birth
  • Medical information
  • Health insurance information
  • Social Security Numbers

Data breach letters were sent out by miCare Health Center on October 11, 2024 informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.

 

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

  1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
  2. Consider freezing your credit
  3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the miCare Health Center data breach
  4. Change passwords for affected accounts
  5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible

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.

 

miCare Health Center Overview

miCare Health Center, a subsidiary of Employee Benefit Management Services (EBMS), is a Billings, Montana based healthcare services company that provides medical care to members of employer-managed healthcare plans. The company operates nine clinics in five states, serving over 10,000 plan members and employers, including municipalities, school districts, and private corporations.

 

miCare Health Center Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the miCare Health Center 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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