Regional Care
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

Posted: December 17, 2024 -- Attention, victims of the Regional Care data breach.

Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the data breach recently announced by Regional Care.

Regional Care Data Breach Summary:

Approximately 225,000 individuals were affected by the Regional Care data breach.

Breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical data, and health insurance data.

On or about September 18, 2024, Regional Care detected activity involving an account on its computer network that indicated access by a party without authorization.

In response, Regional Care reportedly terminated the account, contained the incident, and commenced an investigation. As part of this effort, Regional Care has stated that it engaged experts in cybersecurity to determine whether information of individuals was involved.

On or about November 8, 2024, after conducting an investigation and a review of documents, Regional Care concluded that one or more files accessed by the party without authorization included sensitive information of individuals.

As a result of the data breach, Regional Care is offering 12 months of free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to some affected individuals.

Additional information about the Regional Care data breach may be found here: Regional Care Data Breach Notification (Maine), and here: Regional Care Data Security Incident Notification.

About Regional Care:

Located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Regional Care Inc. is a third-party administrator (TPA) specializing in customized health plan solutions for employers. The company offers services that include claims administration, network management, compliance support, and cost containment strategies. Regional Care works with self-funded employers to provide administrative support for group health insurance plans. It partners with clients to design plans that align with business objectives and workforce needs.

The company provides a range of tools to manage healthcare benefits efficiently. These include claims processing systems, member portals, and reporting platforms. Regional Care focuses on integrating these systems to streamline plan administration. The organization supports clients with compliance monitoring to meet regulations such as ERISA, HIPAA, and ACA. It also facilitates cost-control measures through provider network access, utilization reviews, and claims audits.

Regional Care emphasizes partnerships with healthcare providers, employers, and brokers. Its approach aims to provide administrative support while addressing healthcare costs. The company serves clients across various industries, offering tools and services to simplify the complexities of self-funded plans. Its team focuses on providing resources to ensure that employee health plans are managed effectively and align with organizational goals.

The Regional Care 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 Regional Care 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 Regional Care 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.