Coalesce, LLC dba Benefitelect Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
January 15, 2026– Federman & Sherwood is investigating a data breach involving Coalesce, LLC dba Benefitelect, following a notification filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
According to the filing, the incident involved a hacking/IT incident affecting a network server. Coalesce, LLC reported that an unknown number of individuals may have been impacted by the breach. The incident was submitted to federal regulators on October 15, 2025.
The information potentially involved includes personal and/or protected health information maintained by the organization in its role as a business associate. Additional details regarding the specific data elements affected have not been publicly disclosed.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Coalesce, LLC dba Benefitelect implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards, whether the incident could have been prevented, and whether individuals impacted by the breach may have legal claims.
The compromised information may have included:
- Full name
- Social Security number
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Coalesce, LLC dba Benefitelect?
Coalesce, LLC dba BenefitElect provides a full-service employee benefits administration platform, offering HR software and technology for benefits enrollment, data management (like collecting carrier, payroll, and HR data), reporting, and compliance for employers.
Individuals who received a data breach notification letter or believe they may have been affected are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their rights. The firm can be reached toll-free at 1-800-237-1277 or by email at info@federmanlaw.com.