Data Breach

Sunshine Health Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

If you were affected by the Sunshine Health data breach, you may be entitled to compensation.
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Sunshine Health Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Sunshine 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 Sunshine Health 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 Sunshine Health

Sunshine Health is a Florida-based managed care health insurance company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corp. Sunshine Health provides a range of services, including Medicaid, Long Term Care, Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans, and Health Insurance Marketplace plans.

The company also offers specialty plans for vulnerable populations, such as children in the child welfare system, individuals living with serious mental illness, and children with special healthcare needs.

What Happened?

On May 6, 2026, Sunshine Health discovered that an unauthorized party had obtained access to certain health plan files. The incident occurred after a caller, pretending to be a trusted individual, misled an employee into sharing sensitive information.

Sunshine Health launched an investigation, brought in outside experts, and notified law enforcement.

The types of information exposed in this breach include:

Information Exposed:

  • Names
  • Dates of birth
  • Medical information/history
  • Health plan coverage information

The breach was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on July 10, 2026. According to official disclosures, 41,569 people in the United States were affected.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your information was compromised in the Sunshine Health data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident understand their rights and pursue potential claims.

To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit, complete the below form.

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