Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Hamaspik (Choice and Inc.). If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Hamaspik (Choice and Inc.)
Hamaspik Choice is a Managed Long Term Care Plan (MLTCP) contracted with the State of New York to provide members with a variety of healthcare services, including personal care aides, skilled nursing, physical therapy, and wellness counseling. Hamaspik, Inc. also operates Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (HMO D-SNP) that combine Medicare and Medicaid coverage, serving Medicaid-eligible individuals across several New York counties. The organization is headquartered at 58 Route 59, Suite 1, Monsey, New York 10952.
What Happened?
Hamaspik (Choice and Inc.) was listed in an HHS Office for Civil Rights breach portal report submitted on September 6th, 2026. The incident is classified as a Hacking/IT Incident involving a network server, and affected 8,181 individuals. The filing notes that a business associate was involved, suggesting a third-party vendor may have played a role, though no further details about that vendor have been publicly reported. The specific types of data compromised have not been publicly disclosed.
No specific threat actor or ransomware group has been publicly identified in connection with this incident, and no consumer breach notification letter has been located. Separately, Elevance Health filed a trade-secret lawsuit against Hamaspik, Inc. in July 2026 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleging employee poaching and misappropriation of proprietary documents — that litigation is unrelated to this hacking incident.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Hamaspik (Choice and Inc.)
- Industry: Health Plan / Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) / Medicare Advantage
- Location: Monsey, New York
- Incident type: Hacking/IT Incident (Network Server)
- Date of consumer notification: September 6th, 2026
- Total persons affected: 8,181
- Business associate present: Yes
- Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, Hamaspik Official Website, Hamaspik Choice Member Handbook
What Should You Do?
If you believe you were affected by this breach, you should place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — to help prevent unauthorized accounts from being opened in your name. You can request a free copy of your credit report at AnnualCreditReport.com and review it carefully for unfamiliar activity. Because Hamaspik provides health plan coverage, you should also review any Explanation of Benefits statements you receive for services you did not authorize, and consider requesting a copy of your medical records to check for inaccuracies. If you suspect your information has been misused, visit IdentityTheft.gov for step-by-step guidance on recovering from identity theft.
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.
