TriWest Data Breach Affects 11,844 Tricare Beneficiaries

TriWest Healthcare Alliance reported unauthorized access to and downloading of information linked to 11,844 TRICARE beneficiaries, including names, Department of Defense Benefits Numbers, and ZIP codes.

Fewer than five cases reportedly included Social Security numbers, addresses, and dates of birth, while a Texas filing identified 2,408 affected residents. TriWest has notified individuals, offered 24 months of credit monitoring, and strengthened access controls, monitoring, and employee training.