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Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program.
•Discovered on August 11, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: SSN, Government ID, Financial Account Codes, Credit Card Number, Debit Card Number, Health Records, Name, Health Insurance Information.
•Affects individuals in: Vermont, Texas.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

The Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) reported a data breach in 2026. The incident was disclosed through filings with the Vermont Attorney General on August 8, 2026, and the Texas Attorney General on August 10, 2026. The Texas filing indicated that BHCHP began mailing notices to affected individuals around that time.

The exposed data types included Social Security Numbers, government identification numbers, financial account codes, credit and debit account information, health records, names, and health insurance information. While official state filings confirm the breach, the total nationwide count of affected individuals has not been publicly disclosed.

Details such as the exact date the breach occurred or when BHCHP discovered it have not been made public. Although there is interest from a class-action law firm, no lawsuit has been officially filed. More information regarding the scope and impact of this incident may emerge over time.

Data possibly involved

SSN
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Government ID
Financial Account Codes
Credit Card Number
May result in unauthorized charges on your accounts
Debit Card Number
May result in unauthorized charges on your accounts
Health Records
Name
Health Insurance Information
Could be used for insurance fraud

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

Breach Occurred

Unknown

Company Discovered

Aug 8, 2026

Regulator Notified

Aug 8, 2026

Consumers Notified

Aug 10, 2026

2 days to notify consumers

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Complete

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Current

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Monitoring

We're monitoring this situation for developments.

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