Some state AGs warn of ‘unprecedented’ health care data breach that could affect one-third of Americans

In February 2024, Change Healthcare, a UnitedHealth Group owned payment company, experienced a major data breach impacting one-third of all Americans. Despite the severity of the breach, the company has been criticised for not notifying affected individuals promptly. The exposed information may include names, addresses, SSNs, and medical data. State officials are urging individuals to take protective measures, while the company is offering free credit monitoring and identity theft protection for two years.