Some Wisconsin Medicaid members getting a monthly cash benefit through the state’s Supplemental Security Income program had mail containing private information sent to outdated addresses.
The letters concerned an increase in benefits. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed the issue in a June 30 news release. The department discovered the issue April 30 and promptly identified those affected. The department ceased future mailing to the old addresses.
Notifications went out June 30 to 8,157 Supplemental Security Income members who may have had personal information accessed by unauthorized individuals. Those members can access free credit monitoring for one year and use a dedicated call center to get clarity on questions.
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