Free Credit Monitoring for Residents Impacted by Change Healthcare Data Breach

Free credit monitoring and identity theft protection measures are available for Connecticut residents who were affected by Change Healthcare’s February data breach.

The February cyberattack interrupted operations for thousands of doctors’ offices, hospitals, and pharmacies. It also resulted in Americans’ sensitive health and personal data being leaked onto the dark web.

Change Healthcare is now offering all Connecticut residents who believe they may have been impacted free credit monitoring and identity theft protections for two years. The dedicated website and call center will not be able to provide individuals details about whether their data was impacted but can guide them through getting set up for the free credit monitoring and identity theft protections.

“The Change Healthcare breach was one of the most significant breaches we have seen – impacting the entire healthcare delivery system, hospitals, providers, and patients alike,” said Attorney General Tong. “Nearly five months later, Change Healthcare has yet to provide necessary notice to impacted consumers. Connecticut consumers cannot wait any longer to take protective steps. I strongly urge any Connecticut residents who may have been impacted to immediately take advantage of free credit monitoring and identity theft protections.”

Change Healthcare, a unit of UnitedHealth, is the nation’s biggest electronic data clearinghouse. The company has stated that the data breach may have impacted up to one-third of Americans. Typically when there is a data breach, consumers receive an individualized letter saying their data was impacted but Change Healthcare has not provided notice to people who may have been impacted.

For more information, click here to visit Change Healthcare Consumer support page. To enroll in credit monitoring, click here or call 1-888-846-4705.

Posted by Michelle Rappaport