Summary
A lawsuit has been filed against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana over a data breach that exposed personal and medical information of around 462,000 Montanans. The breach involved a third-party company and led to claims of negligence and failure to protect sensitive data. Montana State Auditor James Brown is also investigating the incident.
Key Facts
- A class action lawsuit targets Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana for a data breach affecting customer information.
- The data breach happened between November 2024 and March 2025 and involved third-party company Conduent.
- About 462,000 Montanans had their personal and medical data compromised.
- The information at risk includes names, Social Security numbers, and medical treatment details.
- Plaintiffs accuse the insurer of negligence and failure to inform those affected in a timely manner.
- Montana State Auditor James Brown is investigating the breach.
- BCBSMT admitted some member data was affected but stated BCBS systems were not compromised.
- The lawsuit claims plaintiffs face risks of fraud, identity theft, and financial costs.
