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Benefits Management Group Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Benefits Management Group, 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 Benefits Management Group, Inc.
Benefits Management Group, Inc. (BMGI) is an information services company that focuses on employee benefits administration and consulting. Founded by James V. Gallery, BMGI is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, with offices across the country.
BMGI provides a range of services, including administration for health and welfare plans, retirement plan management, and trust administration. The company primarily with unions and their members, offering eligibility maintenance, claims processing, managed care programs, and regulatory compliance support.
What happened?
On Nov. 26, 2024, Benefits Management Group discovered a data breach that affected its systems between Oct. 24, 2024, and Dec. 2, 2024. A cybercriminal gained access and copied files containing sensitive personal information of at least 501 individuals in the United States.
The company disclosed the cybersecurity incident to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Jan. 24, 2025 and published a Supplemental Notice of Data Security Event on its website.
Exposed Information
- Name
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Financial account information
- Pension application information, which may also include: Social Security number, driver’s license number or state identification, passport number, birth certificate, U.S. military certificate, marriage certificate and direct deposit information
BMGI reported the data breach to the California and Massachusetts Attorney Generals' offices on July 17, 2025. The total number of affected individuals includes at least 303 Massachusetts residents.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification regarding this data breach, you have important rights and options. Data breaches can lead to identity theft, financial loss, and other serious consequences. Because of this, individuals whose information was exposed may be entitled to protections and remedies under the law.
First, it is important to review any correspondence you received from Benefits Management Group, Inc. regarding the breach. This may include details about the specific information that was compromised and any steps the company is offering, such as credit monitoring or identity theft protection.
Next, monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for unusual activity. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus to help protect your identity.
You also have the right to seek compensation if your personal information was compromised. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals understand their options and pursue claims for damages, including reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, and any resulting losses.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Benefits Management Group, Inc. data breach, you may be eligible to join a lawsuit seeking compensation. Lawyers are ready to help guide you through the process and advocate for your rights.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step, complete the below form to join the lawsuit investigation.
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