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    Wellcare of Washington, Inc. Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Wellcare of Washington, Inc..
    • Discovered on September 17, 2025.
    • Possible data exposed: Name, Date of Birth, Insurance Provider Identifier, Contract Numbers, Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers (MBIs), Provider Information.
    • Affects individuals in: Washington, Rhode Island.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

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    Detailed summary

    Wellcare of Washington, Inc., through its vendor Insightin Health, Inc., experienced a data breach that was disclosed in March 2026. The incident occurred between September 17 and September 23, 2025, when an unauthorized actor accessed Insightin Health’s network. The access was made possible by a design flaw in the GoAnywhere file-transfer tool used by the vendor. Insightin Health proactively provided notification to affected individuals and reported the incident to regulatory bodies. This was confirmed by the Washington State Attorney General's office.

    The breach exposed member names, dates of birth, non-unique insurance provider identifiers, and in some cases, contract numbers and Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers (MBIs) issued by CMS. Provider information was also potentially exposed. While financial information and Social Security numbers were not involved, the breach affected at least 11,740 Washington residents and an estimated 1,641 Rhode Island residents. The total number of affected individuals nationally is not yet publicly known, as this incident has not appeared on the HHS public breach tool.

    Data breaches often have a delayed notification period, and additional details may emerge over time. Affected individuals may receive direct notification from Wellcare of Washington or Insightin Health.

    Data possibly involved

    • Name
    • Date of Birth
      Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
    • Insurance Provider Identifier
    • Contract Numbers
    • Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers (MBIs)
    • Provider Information

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    D

    Notified consumers within 91–180 days

    Breach Occurred

    Sep 17, 2025

    Company Discovered

    Sep 23, 2025

    Regulator Notified

    Mar 4, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Mar 4, 2026

    6 days to discover
    162 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:
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