Unauthorized Access Affects 41,000 HUSKY Health Members in Connecticut

• •41,000 HUSKY Health members affected by unauthorized access to claims and payment data.
• •Incident believed to be financially motivated, with no compromise of sensitive personal data.
• •DSS and Gainwell Technologies are enhancing security and notifying affected individuals.

The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) reported a security incident involving Gainwell Technologies, affecting approximately 41,000 HUSKY Health members. Unauthorized access occurred on June 18, 2026, when an individual accessed a provider's reimbursement account, obtaining claims and payment information. The compromised data included names, Medicaid claim identification numbers, service dates, and billing information, but did not include electronic health records, Social Security numbers, or financial account details. The incident is believed to be financially motivated rather than aimed at obtaining sensitive patient data. DSS and Gainwell have implemented additional security measures and are working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to investigate the breach. Notifications to affected individuals began on August 21, 2026, offering credit monitoring and fraud support services.