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Meridian Health 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 Meridian Health Plan of Illinois 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 Meridian Health Plan of Illinois
Founded in 1997, Meridian Health Plan of Illinois is a managed care health plan that provides government-sponsored coverage to Illinois residents. With a focus on connecting members to providers and whole-health care, the company serves families, children, seniors and individuals with complex medical needs.
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a major player in the health care industry.
What Happened?
On Aug. 28, 2021, Meridian of Illinois discovered that an unauthorized individual accessed certain member information, potentially through an unnamed third-party vendor.
The breach was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on June 19, 2026. Meridian began investigating the incident immediately and notified authorities.
The exposed information may include sensitive details related to members and their health plans.
Information Exposed:
- Member names
- Member ID numbers
- Contact information
- Dates of birth
- Health plan names
- Limited eligibility or claims-related details
- Limited provider or claim-related details
A total of 21,027 people in the United States were affected by this breach.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Meridian Health Plan of Illinois data breach, you may be entitled to compensation for the risks and potential harm you have experienced. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals understand their rights and pursue claims for damages related to this incident.
To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit and seek compensation, complete the below form. It is important to act quickly to protect your rights.
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