Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating In-Home Attendant Services, Ltd. regarding its recent data breach. The In-Home Attendant Services data breach may have involved sensitive personal information and protected health information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT IN-HOME ATTENDANT SERVICES, LTD.:
In-Home Attendant Services is a Consumer Directed Services assistance provider based in Texas. Founded in 1996, In-Home Attendant Services offers clients the decision of how their Medicaid funded attendant care services are delivered.2 Whether clients choose to use the CDS or Agency option, In-Home Attendant Services assists with the employment of personal staff and the training and management of personal assistant service attendants in clients’ homes.2 Headquartered in Houston, Texas, In-Home Attendant Services employs over 200 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On November 19, 2024, In-Home Attendant Services reported to the Attorney General of Texas that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed by an unauthorized third party. As of November 19, 2024, details of the breach have not been made publicly available by In-Home Attendant Services. While not much is known about the breach, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Address
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license number
- Government issued ID number (e.g., passport, state ID card)
- Financial information (e.g., account number, credit or debit card number)
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
According to the Attorney General of Texas breach report, In-Home Attendant Services has not provided notice to impacted individuals. A link to the breach report filed by the Attorney General of Texas is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from In-Home Attendant Services, Ltd.:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
