CareFirst Response to Two Issues: Anthem Data Breach and Suspicious Phone Calls
The safety and security of your private health information is of great importance to us. We ask that you read the two updates below on recent issues that may affect CareFirst members.CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Statement Regarding Anthem Data Breach
CareFirst has been made aware by Anthem (like CareFirst, a Blue Cross Blue Shield company) of a cyberattack on Anthem’s information technology system and a resulting data breach. It is unknown at this time the extent to which the data breach may affect members of other Blue Cross Blue Shield plans.
CareFirst is working with Anthem and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association as the breach is investigated, and will provide information as warranted about the breach and any impact on CareFirst members.
Further information about the data breach may be found at Anthem's site.
Report of Suspicious Voice Mails Claiming to Be From CareFirst
CareFirst has been informed that some members have received voice messages claiming to be from CareFirst, and asking the member to call back to a given phone number. That number connects the member to a company that offers information on vacation packages.
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is not sponsoring or making these calls and is investigating this matter.
About CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
In its 78th year of service, CareFirst, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is a not-for-profit health care company which, through its affiliates and subsidiaries, offers a comprehensive portfolio of health insurance products and administrative services to 3.4 million individuals and groups in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Northern Virginia. In 2014, CareFirst contributed nearly $55 million to more than 300 community programs designed to increase the accessibility, affordability, safety and quality of health care throughout its market areas. To learn more about CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, visit our website at www.carefirst.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram.