Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Community First Health Plans, Inc. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Community First Health Plans, Inc.
Community First Health Plans, Inc. (CFHP) is a non-profit health maintenance organization established in 1995 as a subsidiary of University Health System. It provides health coverage including Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial plans to families, children, expectant mothers, seniors, and individuals with special needs in Bexar County (San Antonio) and seven surrounding counties in South Texas. Because CFHP is a health plan, the information it holds about members can include medical and health insurance records, making a breach particularly sensitive for those affected.
What Happened?
Community First Health Plans, Inc. was listed in an HHS Office for Civil Rights breach portal report submitted on June 29th, 2026. The incident is classified as an Unauthorized Access/Disclosure involving a laptop, with no business associate present. The HHS filing reports that 1,549 individuals were affected.
According to an investigation announcement by Federman & Sherwood published on June 1st, 2026, the breach was also reported to the Texas Attorney General. That filing identified the potentially exposed information as names, addresses, medical information, health insurance information, and dates of birth. Federman & Sherwood stated it is evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of affected individuals, though no class action lawsuit had been filed as of available reporting.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Community First Health Plans, Inc.
- Industry: Health Insurance / Health Plan (HMO)
- Location: San Antonio, Texas (Bexar County and seven surrounding counties)
- Incident type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Date breach reported to HHS: June 29th, 2026
- Total persons affected: 1,549 (per HHS filing)
- Litigation status: Under investigation by Federman & Sherwood; no class action filed as of available reporting
- Source: HHS Office for Civil Rights Breach Portal; Federman & Sherwood Investigation Page
What Should You Do?
If you received notice that your information was involved in this breach, there are several steps you can take to protect yourself. Review any Explanation of Benefits statements from your health plan for services you did not receive, and check your medical records for unfamiliar entries. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — to make it harder for anyone to open new accounts in your name. Request your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and monitor them for any unfamiliar accounts or activity. If you become a victim of identity theft, report it and get a recovery plan at IdentityTheft.gov.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal or health information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
