Long-Term Concerns

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Long-Term Concerns

Ongoing Fraud Risks: Stolen data could be used for future financial fraud. 

Erosion of Trust: Customer confidence in UHG’s ability to safeguard sensitive information may decline. 

If you are concerned about potential hacking related to United Healthcare, you can access two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services offered by the company following a recent data breach affecting their subsidiary, Change Healthcare; you can sign up by calling a dedicated call center at 1-866-262-5342 or through their designated website. 
 
Key points about United Healthcare’s long-term monitoring:
  • Who is eligible:
    Individuals who may have been impacted by the Change Healthcare cyberattack can enroll in the credit monitoring program. 
     
  • How to access:
    Contact the dedicated call center number (1-866-262-5342) to inquire about your eligibility and enroll in the service. 
     
  • Duration:
    The free credit monitoring is provided for a period of two years. 
     
  • Reason for monitoring:
    The recent data breach at Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, potentially exposed sensitive patient information.