Heartland Health Center Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Heartland Health Center disclosed a cybersecurity incident that exposed highly sensitive personal and medical information for six individuals in Montana and Massachusetts. If you received a notification letter dated October 17, 2025, you may be entitled to financial compensation and complimentary identity-protection services.
Join the ongoing investigation—complete the short form on this page to preserve your legal rights and determine your eligibility for potential remedies.
Download Montana Breach Notice (PDF) Download Massachusetts Breach Notice (PDF)Key Details of the Heartland Health Center Breach
- Incident discovered: February 4, 2025
- Scope confirmed: June 3, 2025
- Consumer notices mailed: October 17, 2025
- State filing date (Montana): October 21, 2025
- Total individuals affected: 6 (5 in Montana, 1 in Massachusetts)
What Happened
According to the official notice filed with the Montana Department of Justice, an unauthorized third party gained access to the Heartland Health Center network environment on or before February 4, 2025. Heartland Health Center engaged external forensic specialists, secured impacted systems, and launched an in-depth review to identify the records involved. The investigation concluded on June 3, 2025, confirming that specific files containing personal and medical information were exposed. Separate filings with the Massachusetts Attorney General reflect the same incident involving one resident of Massachusetts.
Information Exposed
The review determined that the following data elements may have been compromised:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Driver license number
- Financial account number
- Username and access information for a non-financial account
- Date of medical service
- Medical diagnosis, condition, or treatment information
- Individual health insurance policy number
- Physician or medical facility information
- Medical record and patient account numbers
- Medicare or Medicaid number
- Certificate or license number
- Full-face photograph
- Referral data
Heartland Health Center’s Response
The healthcare provider reports taking the following steps:
- Secured compromised systems immediately upon discovery.
- Engaged independent forensic consultants to investigate the incident.
- Implemented additional safeguards and continuously upgraded security controls.
- Offered complimentary credit monitoring through mytrueidentity.com with a unique enrollment code provided in individual letters (enrollment must occur within 90 days of the letter date).
Your Next Steps
- Review the notification letter for your personal enrollment code and activate the free credit monitoring services.
- Monitor bank, insurance, and healthcare statements for unfamiliar activity.
- Place a fraud alert or security freeze with the credit bureaus if you suspect misuse.
- Preserve all correspondence from Heartland Health Center—this documentation may support any future claim.
- Complete our confidential form to join the Heartland Health Center data breach lawsuit investigation and explore compensation options.
Company Overview
Heartland Health Center is a nonprofit healthcare organization founded in 1991 and headquartered at 1312 W. 6th Street, Lawrence, Kansas, United States. The entity operates in the healthcare industry, providing community health services.
- Website: heartlandhealth.org
- Facebook: @heartlandcommunityhealthcenter
- Instagram: @heartlandhealthcenter
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened at Heartland Health Center?
An unauthorized party accessed the organization’s network on February 4, 2025, exposing files that contained sensitive personal and medical data.
How many people were affected by the Heartland Health Center data breach?
The breach impacted 6 individuals—5 reported to the Montana Attorney General and 1 to the Massachusetts Attorney General.
What information was exposed?
Data elements include Social Security numbers, medical information, insurance details, financial account numbers, driver license numbers, and other personally identifiable information listed above.
Is Heartland Health Center offering credit monitoring?
Yes. Notification letters contain instructions and a code to enroll in complimentary credit monitoring services via mytrueidentity.com.
How do I join the Heartland Health Center lawsuit investigation?
Use the form on this page to submit your contact information. A member of our legal team will review your eligibility and explain potential next steps.