UAW Local 1050 Health Benefits
Shervon Redd
UAW Benefits Representative,  216-641-4627                  Shervon.redd@alcoa.com

Benefits Report

By Shervon Redd

Benefits Representative

 February 6, 2015
Anthem Insurance Security Breach

Anthem, Inc.—one of the nation’s largest insurance companies—was recently the target of a sophisticated cyber-attack. Anthem is a part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, which also includes Alcoa’s health care claims administrator, Highmark. At this point, we do not know if any Alcoa employee, retiree or dependent information has been compromised.

What information was compromised?

The cyber-attackers gained unauthorized access to Anthem’s IT system and obtained personal information on current and former members including names, birthdays, medical ID numbers, social security numbers, street and email addresses, and other employment information. According to Anthem, based on what is known, there is no evidence that credit card or medical information, such as claims, test results or diagnostic codes, were targeted or compromised.

What is Highmark doing?

Due to the volume of information this breach involves, the names of potentially affected individuals are not yet known. Highmark is in close contact with Anthem to gain additional insight about this issue and learn how it might impact its members. As soon as Anthem provides Highmark with this information, Highmark will coordinate efforts with Anthem to notify Highmark members, as necessary.

Where can I find information?

Anthem has established a website (http://www.anthemfacts.com/) for more information including a Frequently Asked Questions section (http://www.anthemfacts.com/faq).
The Federal Trade Commission provides tips for dealing with identity theft and securing your personal information at http://www.ftc.gov/idtheft or call 1-877-ID-THEFT (877-438-4338).

In Solidarity,

Sister,

Shervon Redd

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