The Nevada Division of Insurance has received reports of phishing scams in which Nevadans are being contacted via email or phone by individuals claiming to represent Anthem. In response, they’d like to share the latest information from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners regarding the ongoing Anthem data breach situation
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is reminding consumers to take extra precautions regarding identity theft protection following a security breach at Anthem, Inc.
The Indiana-based health insurer provides coverage for 37 million policyholders. State regulators have learned the cybersecurity hack may have also compromised data of past enrollees, which could mean as many as one in four Americans—80 million people—could be exposed to risk.
“Regulators from states affected by the breach are meeting with Anthem executives on a daily basis and consumers can be assured we are asking the company to provide the best possible protection to all current and former policyholders,” said Monica J. Lindeen, NAIC President and Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance.
“We appreciate the identity protection services being put into place by Anthem, but reviewing the scope and implications of this event will be a long process,” Lindeen stated.
Regulators have called for a multi-state examination of Anthem its affiliates. The NAIC Cybersecurity (EX) Task Force will monitor these efforts, update best practices and determine whether regulatory action is warranted.
Past and present policyholders are urged to find information provided by Anthem here. Anthem has committed to contacting affected policyholders with specific information regarding protective measures. Further information may be provided by your state insurance department found here.
“We encourage consumers to carefully review financial statements and routinely monitor credit reports from one of the national credit reporting companies,” said North Dakota Insurance Commissioner and Cybersecurity Task Force Chair Adam Hamm.
Anthem is not calling members regarding the cyber attack and is not asking for credit card information or social security numbers over the phone. All impacted members will receive notice via mail which will advise them of the protections being offered to them as well as any next steps.
Nevadans with concerns can contact Anthem at 877-263-7995 or online here.
The Division of Insurance may also be contacted with concerns or questions at (888) 872-3234.
A free credit report is available online at www.annualcreditreport.com.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is the U.S. standard-setting and regulatory support organization created and governed by the chief insurance regulators from the 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories. Through the NAIC, state insurance regulators establish standards and best practices, conduct peer review, and coordinate their regulatory oversight. NAIC staff supports these efforts and represents the collective views of state regulators domestically and internationally. NAIC members, together with the central resources of the NAIC, form the national system of state-based insurance regulation in the U.S. For more information, visit www.naic.org.
