Data Breach

Welcome Health Data Breach Investigation

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Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Welcome Health data breach.

If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.

About Welcome Health

Welcome Health is a newly established medical group founded in 2021, providing care to older adults offering services both in person and through telehealth, utilizing advanced digital health technologies. Welcome Health operates as an independent primary care medical group backed by the SCAN Group, which includes SCAN Health Plan, one of the largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans in the U.S.

What happened?

On July 8, 2024, the company discovered suspicious email activity, which led to the revelation of unauthorized access to their systems. The breach occurred from June 11, 2024, through July 8, 2024, and involved unauthorized access to emails and files containing sensitive information.

The types of consumer information exposed in the breach include:

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Date of birth
  • Patient number
  • Health plan member number
  • Claim number
  • Dates of service
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Social Security Number (SSN)
  • Tax Identification Number (TIN)

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your personal information was exposed due to the Welcome Health data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue any claims you may have. To explore your legal options and potentially join a class action lawsuit, please complete the form below.

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