Sunshine Health Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
July 29, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Sunshine Health data breach, a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to sensitive member information that was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
According to the filing, the Sunshine Health data breach resulted from a hacking/IT incident involving a laptop and network server. The breach reportedly affected approximately 41,569 individuals.
Cybersecurity incidents involving health plans may expose protected health information and other sensitive personal data, placing affected individuals at risk of identity theft, medical identity theft, insurance fraud, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating whether Sunshine Health implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect member information and whether this data security incident could have been prevented. The firm is also evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of individuals affected by the Sunshine Health data breach.
Health insurance providers maintain highly sensitive information, including medical claims, policy details, healthcare provider information, insurance identification numbers, and other personally identifiable information. Unauthorized access to this information may have significant privacy and financial consequences for affected individuals.
Consumers who received a notice regarding the Sunshine Health data breach or who believe their personal or medical information may have been compromised are encouraged to monitor healthcare records, explanation of benefits statements, financial accounts, and credit reports for suspicious activity.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Sunshine Health?
Sunshine Health is a managed care organization that provides government-funded healthcare plans. It operates major programs including Florida Medicaid, specialty plans for children and foster youth, and Health Insurance Marketplace coverage.
Individuals affected by the Sunshine Health data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com