UPDATED:    April 25, 2025

Horizon Behavioral Health Data Breach Lawsuit

Data Breach Summary

Horizon Behavioral Health

Who Was Affected
Patients of Horizon Behavioral Health
Impacted Data
Names, dates of birth, address, and Social Security numbers
Date of Breach
March 21, 2025
Have you been affected by Horizon Behavioral Health's data breach?

Horizon Behavioral Health (“Horizon”) recently reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack. . Affected individuals are urged to stay vigilant by regularly reviewing their personal information and monitoring their credit reports for any suspicious activity.

Horizon Behavioral Health Data Breach Details

The incident, which began around March 13, 2025, and was discovered on March 16, 2025, involved unauthorized access to Horizon’s computer systems. The breach was promptly addressed, and cybersecurity experts were engaged to investigate the event. However, during the breach window, certain personal and health information may have been compromised.

Upon learning of the ransomware attack, Horizon took immediate action to halt the breach and involved law enforcement, including the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security. Horizon is also evaluating its network security to prevent future incidents. In response to the breach, Horizon is offering complimentary identity monitoring services to those affected by the incident.

Compromised Information

The specific information impacted varies for each individual, but may include:

  • Demographic Information: Name, Social Security Number, address, date of birth, driver’s license number, and other identifiers.

  • Clinical Information: Diagnoses, medications, treatment details, and other related health information.

  • Insurance or Claims Information: Data related to insurance claims or medical services.

While Horizon cannot confirm that all of this information was accessed for every affected individual, they have taken precautionary measures to alert impacted individuals and provide resources to protect their identities.

How to Know if You Were Affected

If you were affected, you should have received a direct notification from Horizon Behavioral Health, such as a letter or email. While most victims are officially notified through a “Notice of Data Breach” in the mail, the consequences—such as fraudulent transactions and identity theft—can begin before the official notice arrives.

What You Can Do to Protect Your Information

If you believe you were affected by the breach, there are several steps you can take to protect your personal information:

  1. Monitor Your Credit Reports: Review your credit reports for any suspicious activity or errors. You are entitled to one free report per year from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.

  2. Activate Free Credit Monitoring: Enroll in the free credit monitoring services offered by Credit Sesame through Experian. The service includes:

    • Daily credit report updates

    • Identity theft insurance coverage up to $1 million

    • Identity Restoration services for resolving fraud issues

    • Additional fraud protection features

  3. Place a Fraud Alert or Credit Freeze: You can place a fraud alert or a credit freeze on your credit file with each of the three bureaus to prevent unauthorized access.

  4. Create Strong Passwords and Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Strengthen your security by using complex passwords for your accounts, avoid reusing passwords across multiple sites, and activate MFA wherever possible.

  5. Watch for Phishing Attempts: Be wary of phishing attempts, especially those that may claim to be from Alternate Solutions Health Network or other institutions asking for personal details.

Legal Actions and Class Action Lawsuit

Attorneys working with Class Action U are investigating the data breach at Horizon Behavioral Health to determine if affected individuals are entitled to compensation. Those whose personal data was exposed may qualify for legal remedies, including the opportunity to join a class action lawsuit and seek compensation.

If your personal data was compromised, you may be eligible for compensation for:

  • Loss of privacy

  • Time spent resolving the breach

  • Out-of-pocket expenses

  • Emotional distress

Filing a successful class action lawsuit could not only help you receive compensation, but it could also prompt Horizon Behavioral Health to strengthen its security practices to prevent future breaches. Reach out to Class Action U today to determine if you qualify for a data breach class action and learn more about the potential compensation available to you.

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