In April 2023, Benefit Management discovered a data breach involving sensitive personal identifiable information. The breach, which occurred between April 14 and April 17, 2023, was traced to unauthorized access through an employee’s email account. Following the detection of the incident, Benefit Management initiated an investigation to assess the scope and impact of the breach.
On June 12, 2024, Benefit Management began notifying individuals whose information might have been affected. Although the exact details of the compromised data have not been disclosed, it is understood that personal information such as names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license or state-issued ID numbers, and financial account details could have been exposed.
Benefit Management, a leading third-party benefits administrator, offers a range of healthcare and insurance services nationwide. The company has been working to identify the impacted individuals and has initiated measures to prevent further unauthorized access to their systems.
To address the incident, Benefit Management has undertaken corrective actions and continues to enhance its security protocols. The company is committed to safeguarding client data and has engaged in efforts to ensure that similar breaches do not occur in the future.
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