Change Healthcare Data Breach
Lawsuit FiledAlso known as: UHG, UnitedHealth Group, Optum
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Breach Summary
Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, suffered a ransomware attack in February 2024 that disrupted prescription processing across the US. The breach exposed health insurance information, Social Security numbers, financial data, and medical records for an estimated 190 million Americans — making it the largest healthcare data breach in US history.
Case Status
Lawsuit Filed
Breach Discovered
2024-02-21
Notifications Sent
2024-06-20
Est. People Affected
190,000,000
States Reported To
10 states
Data Types Exposed
5 categories
Data Types Exposed in This Breach
States Where Victims Were Notified
⏳ Time-Limited: Statute of Limitations Applies
Data breach lawsuits are typically subject to a 1–3 year statute of limitations from the date you were notified. Once that window closes, your right to compensation is permanently forfeited — regardless of the harm you suffered. If you received a notification letter from Change Healthcare, acting now preserves your legal options.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Change Healthcare Data Breach
Was I affected by the Change Healthcare data breach?
If you received a data breach notification letter from Change Healthcare, your personal information was compromised. The breach affected 190,000,000 people and exposed data including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, health records.
Can I sue Change Healthcare for the data breach?
Yes. If you were notified of the Change Healthcare data breach, you may qualify for compensation through a class action lawsuit. Victims can potentially recover damages for identity theft risk, credit monitoring costs, and the loss of personal privacy. A free, confidential case review is available — no fee unless you win.
What is the deadline to file a Change Healthcare data breach claim?
Data breach claims typically have a statute of limitations of 1–3 years from the date you were notified. Missing this deadline permanently forfeits your right to compensation. Contact an attorney as soon as possible to protect your legal rights.
What compensation can I receive from a Change Healthcare data breach settlement?
Settlement amounts vary by case. Victims of data breaches have received compensation for out-of-pocket losses (fraudulent charges, credit monitoring, identity restoration costs), time spent dealing with the breach, and general damages for exposure of sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, dates of birth, health records.
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