Did Blue Cross Blue Shield get hacked?

For the third time in recent months, a Blue Cross or Blue Shield company has revealed that it’s been hacked. Baltimore-based CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield disclosed on May 20 that an “unauthorized intrusion” into a database dating back to June 2014 resulted in a breach affecting 1.1 million individuals.

When was Blue Cross Blue Shield hacked?

The healthcare sector has been hit by yet another massive hack attack. Health insurer Excellus BlueCross BlueShield says a cyber-attack that began in December 2013 wasn’t discovered until Aug. 5, 2015. The breach potentially exposed personal information on 10.5 million of its health plan members and other individuals.

Is CareFirst part of Blue Cross Blue Shield?

In its 80th year of service, CareFirst, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is a not-for-profit health care company which, through its affiliates and subsidiaries, offers a comprehensive portfolio of health insurance products and administrative services to 3.2 million individuals and …

Is data breach a cyber attack?

A cyber attack is the stealing of data or confidential information by electronic means, including ransomware and hacking. A data breach is any unauthorized or unintentional disclosure of confidential information.

What is the Premera Blue Cross settlement?

– A $2.67 billion settlement to resolve antitrust charges against health insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield will result in payments to some consumers of Premera and Regence health plans in Washington.

What happened in the Anthem data breach?

The breach was discovered by a database administrator who noticed his credentials were being used without his knowledge or consent. According to Anthem, the database access was immediately shut down and every Anthem employee was required to reset their passwords. Anthem currently has 37 million enrollees nationwide.

What qualifies as a data breach?

A data breach is an incident where information is stolen or taken from a system without the knowledge or authorization of the system’s owner. Stolen data may involve sensitive, proprietary, or confidential information such as credit card numbers, customer data, trade secrets, or matters of national security.

Is there a Blue Cross Blue Shield class action lawsuit?

Yes, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Settlement is legit, and some involved may have even received postcards in the mail notifying them of the lawsuit.

How to contact CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield for sponsorship?

For information on how to obtain grants or sponsorships contact Community Affairs. Email us if you have a quality of care and service complaint involving medical issues or service given by a doctor or provider in our network, or call Member Services at the telephone number on your ID card.

Where can I find BlueCross BlueShield cost sharing plans?

For a detailed definition of cost-sharing, please refer to our Important Terms section. Our HMO plans use the BlueChoice network which is located in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. When you see one of our more than 47,000 participating providers, you’ll save the most money.

What are the different types of CareFirst plans?

To better understand our plans, it helps to understand how the different plan types work and your related healthcare costs. CareFirst offers a variety of plan types (HMO, POS, PPO). Plan types refer to how plans provide coverage and from which network of providers you receive care. Review the information below to learn more about each plan type.

Can you use BlueChoice outside of CareFirst network?

You can see providers in the BlueChoice network for the most savings or use the PPO network and pay slightly more but still be protected from balance billing. You can also visit a provider outside of CareFirst’s networks, but you’ll likely pay charges that exceed CareFirst’s allowed benefit.