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Anthem, Inc. Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Wellpoint, Inc. data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Wellpoint
Wellpoint, Inc. is a health insurance provider and an affiliate of Elevance Health. Their offerings include Medicaid, Marketplace plans for individuals and families, and Medicare products. Wellpoint operates in several states and works with a network of more than 800,000 healthcare providers, serving over 2.2 million members as of June 2025.
Wellpoint has expanded its services to include a variety of health care plans and specialty products such as pharmacy benefits, dental and vision coverage, and flexible spending accounts.
What Happened?
On Oct. 7, 2025, Wellpoint reported a data breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The incident involved unauthorized access to sensitive personal information. As of this writing, the number of impacted individuals is not yet known, but may be significant.
Further, it is not known whether this was a breach of Wellpoint's internal systems or related to previously reported cybersecurity incidents involving vendors, including Outcomes One and Episource.
Possible Information Exposed
- Names
- Addresses
- Dates of Birth
- Phone numbers
- Social Security numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance details
While the exact details of the breach have not been made public, the exposure of sensitive personal data can put affected individuals at risk for identity theft and other forms of fraud.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice about the Wellpoint data breach or believe your information may have been involved, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Communication and credit monitoring services: Review and save any notification letters you receive. Enroll in free credit monitoring and identity protection services, if offered.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the Wellpoint data breach, you may be eligible for compensation, which could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress.
Data breach laws provide protections and remedies for individuals whose sensitive information is compromised due to a company’s failure to safeguard data. To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit, complete the form below.
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