Change Healthcare Data Breach (2024)

In litigation Small payouts ($5-$50) class_action · data_breach

Change Healthcare 2024 breach - largest US healthcare data breach, ~190M affected; MDL underway

Eligibility hint

Had medical or personal information handled by Change Healthcare / UnitedHealth (very broad - most insured US patients)

Estimated payout range

$5 – $500

Current score

0.80 / 1.00

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A February 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a UnitedHealth Group / Optum subsidiary that processes a large share of US medical claims, exposed the protected health and personal information of an estimated 190 million people - the largest healthcare data breach in US history - and disrupted pharmacy and claims processing nationwide. The class actions were consolidated into a federal MDL in the District of Minnesota. Eligibility is broad: most Americans who have used insurance-billed care may have had data handled by Change Healthcare.

Brands: change healthcareunitedhealthoptumunitedhealth group
Products: data breachprotected health informationPHImedical recordsransomwareidentity theft

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for the Change Healthcare Data Breach (2024) case?

You may qualify if the following applies to you: Had medical or personal information handled by Change Healthcare / UnitedHealth (very broad - most insured US patients). Eligibility criteria can change as the case develops.

How much could a Change Healthcare Data Breach (2024) claim be worth?

Estimated payouts range from $5 to $500 depending on individual circumstances. These are estimates based on comparable outcomes, not guarantees.

What is the current status of the Change Healthcare Data Breach (2024) case?

In litigation. A February 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a UnitedHealth Group / Optum subsidiary that processes a large share of US medical claims, exposed the protected health and personal information of an estimated 190 million people - the largest healthcare data breach in US history - and disrupted pharmacy and claims processing nationwide. The class actions were consolidated into a federal MDL in the District of Minnesota. Eligibility is broad: most Americans who have used insurance-billed care may have had data handled by Change Healthcare.

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