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Case File: WellPoint (Independent Clinics of Washington, Elevance Health) Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the WellPoint (Independent Clinics of Washington, Elevance Health) incident. The state report is dated June 2, 2026.

Timeline

  1. June 2, 2026Report filed in WashingtonDate the notice was lodged with the Washington Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state
Washington
Date reported
June 2, 2026
Receiving office
Washington Attorney General

Case notes

WellPoint, which operates in Washington State as part of Elevance Health and serves Independent Clinics of Washington, has officially reported a data security incident. This report, filed on June 2, 2026, pertains to individuals residing in Washington. The public record indicates that the precise date the breach occurred remains undisclosed.

The nature of the incident that led to this data compromise is not specified in the public filing. Likewise, the types of personal information that may have been exposed are currently not detailed. WellPoint/Elevance Health has stated that an investigation into the circumstances of the breach is actively underway.

Since the specific information involved is not yet known, anyone who receives a direct notification from WellPoint or Elevance Health should understand that various forms of their general personal data could be implicated. This lack of specific detail emphasizes the importance of adopting broad security precautions.

Individuals potentially affected by this incident are advised to carefully review any official correspondence they receive from WellPoint or Elevance Health. It is also recommended to monitor statements and activity across your various personal and financial accounts for any suspicious or unauthorized transactions.

As a general best practice, consider enabling multi-factor authentication on all online services whenever available, to add an extra layer of security. Be highly cautious of any unsolicited emails, texts, or phone calls that ask for personal information, as these could be phishing attempts designed to exploit data compromise events. Proactively placing a credit freeze on your files is also a widely recommended step in any situation where sensitive personal data may have been involved.

This information is based on public filings made with regulatory bodies, reflecting the reported facts as of the filing date. Further details regarding the incident may be released as the investigation progresses and additional information becomes available.

Questions about this case file

Where does the WellPoint (Independent Clinics of Washington, Elevance Health) case file come from?
Every entry is taken from the breach report WellPoint (Independent Clinics of Washington, Elevance Health) lodged with the Washington Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.
Why do the incident date and the report date differ?
Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.
What does the records-affected figure count?
It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.
Does this case file change over time?
Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

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Filing source: Washington Attorney General