HealthEquity
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit
Posted: July 27, 2024 -- Attention, victims of the HealthEquity data breach.
Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the data breach recently announced by HealthEquity.
HealthEquity data breach summary:
Approximately 4.3 million individuals were affected by the HealthEquity data breach.
Breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: name, address, telephone number, social security number, diagnoses data, and/or prescription data.
HealthEquity recently identified a data security event that may have led to unauthorized access or disclosure of some participant data. They discovered the issue on March 25, 2024, after noticing a system anomaly that required a detailed technical investigation. This investigation, which included data forensics, lasted until June 10, 2024.
During this time, HealthEquity found that certain protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII) stored in an unstructured data repository outside their main computer systems were accessed without permission. On June 26, 2024, after verifying the data, they confirmed that some member PHI and PII were involved. In response, HealthEquity took immediate actions such as disabling compromised vendor accounts, blocking IP addresses linked to the threat, and resetting passwords for the affected vendors. They also improved their security measures, monitoring efforts, and internal controls to prevent future incidents.
As a result of the data breach, HealthEquity is offering 24 months of free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to some affected individuals.
Additional information about the HealthEquity data breach may be found here: HealthEquity Data Breach Notification, and here: HealthEquity Notice of Data Breach.
About HealthEquity:
HealthEquity, Inc., headquartered in Draper, Utah, is a company that provides health savings solutions to help individuals and families manage healthcare expenses. The company offers a range of services including health savings accounts (HSAs), flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), and other consumer-directed benefits. These accounts are designed to help users save for medical expenses and manage their healthcare costs more effectively. HealthEquity partners with employers, benefits administrators, and health plans to offer integrated benefits solutions that simplify the process of managing healthcare finances.
HealthEquity also provides tools and resources to help members maximize the benefits of their accounts. The company’s online platform allows users to track expenses, pay medical bills, and invest HSA funds for future growth. Additionally, HealthEquity offers educational resources to help members make informed decisions about their healthcare finances. The company is committed to providing customer support through its service team, available to assist with account management and navigation. HealthEquity aims to empower individuals to take control of their health and financial well-being through its comprehensive suite of products and services.
The HealthEquity Website may have additional information about or provide periodic updates regarding the data breach.
For more information about steps you can take to possibly reduce the chances harm arising from a data breach, please review the following article: What are some steps you can take if you've been the victim of a data breach?
If you believe you are a victim of the HealthEquity data breach, and if you would like to volunteer to serve as a class representative in a class action lawsuit regarding this data breach, please submit your information via the form on this webpage. This website is not associated with nor authorized by HealthEquity or any affiliated companies. If you have received any other data breach notifications, you may to review Abington Cole + Ellery's current list of data breach investigations.