Community Health Center 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 Community Health Center, 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 Community Health Center, Inc.
Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) is a leading independent, non-profit healthcare provider based in Connecticut. Founded in 1972, CHC has grown to serve over 145,000 active patients, offering a wide range of services including medical, dental, and behavioral health care.
The organization is involved in national research initiatives, such as the All of Us Research Program from the National Institutes of Health, which aims to improve health outcomes through diverse health data collection.
What Happened?
On January 2, 2025, Community Health Center, Inc. discovered a data breach that had occurred on October 14, 2024. This breach exposed the personal information of approximately 1,060,936 individuals across the United States.
The types of consumer information exposed include:
- Name
- Address
- Social Security Number
- Medical Information
- Health Insurance Information
- Date of Birth
- Medical Records
- Phone Number
- Diagnoses
- Treatment Details
- Test Results
- Guarantor Information
- Progress Notes
- Medications
- Records Received from Other Providers
- Gender
- Race
- Ethnicity
- Vaccine Type, Dose, and Date Administered
The breach was reported to various state attorney generals and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, with disclosures occurring between January 30 and February 3, 2025.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If your information was compromised in this breach, you have rights under various state and federal laws. You may be entitled to free credit monitoring services and identity theft protection. It's crucial to monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for any suspicious activity. Additionally, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit files to prevent unauthorized access.
Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and explore your options for seeking compensation. If you received a notification from Community Health Center, Inc., it is important to keep this document as it may be needed for any legal proceedings.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were affected by the Community Health Center, Inc. data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. This could include reimbursement for any financial losses, as well as compensation for the inconvenience and stress caused by the breach.
To explore your legal options and potentially join a class action lawsuit, complete the form below.
Sources
- Maine Attorney General
- Texas Attorney General
- Massachusetts Attorney General
- California Attorney General
- South Carolina Attorney General
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
To join the lawsuit and seek compensation, complete the form below.