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Anthem is Offering Two Years of Credit Monitoring for Blues Members Affected by the Anthem Cyber-Attack
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Anthem Blue Cross is now offering two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft repair services to Blue Cross members whose personal information may have been compromised by a cyber attack, publicly reported by Anthem on Feb. 5, 2015. Members who live in, have recently traveled to and received services in one of the 14 anthem states are eligible for this offer. The services are offered through Anthem Blue Cross, not Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Consumers can sign up by visiting www.anthemfacts.com. The following is a list of states where Anthem is a Blue Cross and Blue Shield licensee.
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Georgia
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Missouri
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New York
- Ohio
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
In the coming weeks, all affected members will receive notice via mail, advising them of the protections being offered. Affected BCBSM and BCN members, including current and former members dating back to 2004, can access credit monitoring and identity theft repair services prior to receiving a mailed notification from Anthem. Members may access these services at any time during the 24-month coverage period. The free identity protection services provided by Anthem include two years of:
- Identity Theft Repair Assistance: Should a member experience fraud, an investigator will do the work to recover financial losses, restore the member’s credit, and ensure the member’s identity is returned to its proper condition. This assistance will cover any fraud that has occurred since the incident first began.
- Credit Monitoring: At no cost, members may also enroll in credit monitoring, which alerts consumers when banks and creditors use their identity to open new credit accounts.
- Child Identity Protection: Child-specific identity protection services will also be offered to any members with children insured through their Anthem plan.
Identity theft repair services are available to impacted Blue Cross members who feel they may have experienced fraud. For members who have been impacted by the cyber attack, these services are automatically available and do not require enrollment—you can call 877-263-7995 to help with identity theft repair. Please visit AnthemFacts.com to learn how to access these services. Additional protection is available through credit monitoring services. This requires a member to actively enroll because the member must provide their personal information and consent to have their credit monitored. Members can enroll at any time during the 24 month coverage period, and can learn how to sign up at AnthemFacts.com. Members who do not have access to the Internet or who prefer telephone service may call 877-263-7995 for assistance. Phone lines will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST Monday through Saturday. Members should state whether they are calling to enroll in credit monitoring or identity repair services. Language assistance is available. For more information about the Anthem cyber attack, visit www.anthemfacts.com. Originally published Feb. 13, 2015. Last updated Feb. 18, 2015. Photo Credit: Eeekster
