Community Health Network Data Breach: What Indiana Residents Need to Know and Do Now
If you live in Indiana and received care from Community Health Network, your personal and Protected Health Information (PHI) may be compromised. Fortunately, you can take action now to protect your identity. In this guide, we explain what happened, what steps Community is taking, and what you must do to safeguard your medical and financial information.
What Happened?
On February 25–26, 2025, an unauthorized party accessed a Community Health Network employee’s email account. As soon as Community discovered the breach, they secured their systems and launched an internal investigation. They also hired independent cybersecurity professionals to assess the scope of the incident.
By May 8, 2025, investigators confirmed that the breach may have exposed sensitive personal data, including Protected Health Information covered under HIPAA. Community continues to analyze the situation and plans to notify impacted individuals as required by Indiana law.
What Information was involved?
Although the investigation is still underway, the compromised data likely includes:
Full names
Dates of birth
Medical records or history
Health insurance details
Contact information
As more information becomes available, Community Health Network has stated they will notify impacted individuals in accordance with Indiana privacy laws and HIPAA guidelines.
How Indiana Residents Can Protect Their Information
1. Protect Your Medical Information
To guard against medical identity theft:
Share your health insurance card only with healthcare providers or trusted family members.
Regularly review your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statements from your health insurer. If something looks unfamiliar, contact the insurer or provider.
Request a year-to-date summary of medical services paid by your insurer to detect suspicious claims.
If necessary, ask healthcare providers for your medical records dating back to February 25, 2025.
2. Place a Fraud Alert on Your Credit File
You can place a free, one-year fraud alert on your credit file. This alert notifies creditors to take extra precautions before opening new accounts in your name.
Contact any one of the three major credit bureaus below — once one places a fraud alert, they’ll notify the others:
Equifax – Start here or call (800) 525-6285
Experian – Start here or call (888) 397-3742
TransUnion – Start here or call (800) 680-7289
3. Freeze Your Credit for Extra Security
For stronger protection, consider placing a security freeze on your credit report. This prevents new creditors from accessing your file without your permission.
Request a freeze from each of the three credit bureaus:
Equifax – Freeze Info | Call (800) 349-9960
Experian – Freeze Info | Call (888) 397-3742
TransUnion – Freeze Info | Call (888) 909-8872
You will need to provide your full name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, and other personal information. Keep your freeze PIN or password in a safe place.
4. Request Your Free Credit Reports
Under federal law, you can receive one free credit report every 12 months from each of the three major credit bureaus. Request your reports at:
🔗 www.annualcreditreport.com
📞 Or call 1-877-322-8228
Once you receive your reports, review them carefully:
Look for unfamiliar accounts or credit inquiries
Confirm your personal information is accurate
Report any discrepancies immediately to the bureau
5. File Reports if You Suspect Fraud
If you notice fraudulent activity:
Contact your local Indiana police department and file a report. Request a copy for your records.
Report to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at www.ftc.gov/idtheft or call 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338).
You may also write to:
Federal Trade Commission
Consumer Response Center
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20580
6. Contact Your Bank If Financial Info Was Compromised
If your bank account or credit card details were involved, take action now:
Contact your bank or card issuer
Ask whether you should close the account or request a new account number