Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Data Breach | TMG Health
The Lyon Firm is reviewing data breach claims related to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBIL) after TMG Health and Cognizant reported a data security incident in June 2023. According to reports, over 190,000 individuals may have had their data compromised.
If your past or current health insurance coverage is through Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBSIL), you may receive notice with specific details about the recent data breach incident involving your Protected Health Information (PHI).
Contact our lawyers to discuss your next steps after any data breach incident. Medical identity theft and fraud are on the rise globally and serious measures should be taken in order to protect yourself. When companies you trust fail to protect your personal information, legal action may be necessary to gain compensation and hold those responsible accountable.
What happened?
In June 2023, Blue Cross became aware that a significant amount of personal data was accessed by an unauthorized party at a vendor of TMG Health. The information may include the following:
- Name
- Address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Date of birth
- Social Security Number
- Bank account number
- Medical service information
Cybercriminals target health and financial information because of the broad lack of security and the potential for profit in selling your data on the dark web. When data theft occurs, millions of Americans are put at risk. If you are a victim of any data security event, including the TMG Health – Cognizant breach, reach out for a free consultation.
Our attorneys are currently working on some of the nation’s largest data breach lawsuits and we take pride in representing you following any privacy violation.