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Central Maine Healthcare 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 Central Maine Healthcare 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 Central Maine Healthcare
Central Maine Healthcare is a hospital and health care provider that serves approximately 400,000 residents throughout central, western and mid-coast Maine. They operates several facilities, including Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital.
Central Maine Healthcare also supports a network of primary and specialty care practices.
What Happened?
On June 1, 2025, Central Maine Healthcare detected unusual activity in its information technology network. Investigators determined that an unauthorized party accessed Central Maine Healthcare’s IT environment between March 19, 2025 and June 1, 2025.
On July 29, 2025, it was confirmed that some of these files contained sensitive patient information. Central Maine Healthcare posted a data breach notice on its website on July 31, 2025 (Updated Dec. 29, 2025) and began notifying impacted individuals by mail.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Dates of birth
- Medical information (including treatment and diagnostic information)
- Dates of service
- Provider names
- Health insurance details
The breach was also reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Maine Attorney General’s office on July 31, 2025. On January 12, 2026, the disclosure to the Maine Attorney General was updated to reflect that 145,381 individuals have been affected, 138,800 of whom are Maine residents.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from Central Maine Healthcare, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Credit monitoring services: Enroll in the 12 months of free three-bureau credit monitoring services through TransUnion.
- 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
Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by the Central Maine Healthcare data breach. If your information was exposed, you may be eligible to join a lawsuit seeking compensation for damages, which could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress.
To take the next step, complete the form below to join the lawsuit investigation.
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