CenterWell Data Breach Impacts 9,651 Patients

CenterWell, a Humana-owned healthcare services company specializing in senior-focused care, disclosed a data breach that affected approximately 9,651 individuals in the United States, including 4,618 Texas residents.

The breach was disclosed to the attorneys general of Massachusetts and Texas, as well as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The breach resulted in the exposure both personally identifiable information and protected health information including names, addresses, dates of birth, medical information and credit or debit card numbers.

CenterWell's response to the breach

Affected individuals should remain vigilant for any signs of unauthorized activity. Those who receive a notification letter from CenterWell should review it carefully for details about which of their data was involved and for any instructions about protective services the company may be providing.

Consumers who believe they may have been affected but have not received a letter can visit the CenterWell website, where the company has posted information about the breach.