✅ Official notice on file. Providence filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on Apr 16, 2026. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.
Providence reported a data breach. The information involved includes Social Security number, date of birth, medical information, phone number, home address.
Key facts
| Unauthorized access | Aug 30, 2024 – Dec 8, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Data exposed | Social Security number, Date of birth, Medical information, Phone number, Home address |
| Letter sent | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Reported to California AG | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Company helpline | 1-888-202-1558 |
Free credit monitoring
Providence is offering 12 months of IDX at no cost to people who received the letter. Enroll at app.idx.us/account-creation/protect using the activation code printed on your letter.
What to do now
- Freeze your credit for free at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, and request an IRS Identity Protection PIN at irs.gov to block fraudulent tax returns in your name.
- Your date of birth is often used to verify identity: add a fraud alert to your credit file so lenders must confirm it is really you.
- Review the Explanation of Benefits statements from your insurer for services you never received.
- Be wary of calls or texts that mention this incident and ask for codes or payment.
- Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
- Call the Providence helpline at 1-888-202-1558 if you have questions about your letter.
Timeline
- Aug 30, 2024 — Unauthorized access begins
- Apr 9, 2026 — Notification letters sent
- Apr 16, 2026 — Breach reported to the California Attorney General
Other recent data breaches
- BASS Medical Group data breach
- San Bernardino County on behalf of Arrowhead Regional Medical Center data breach
- Modoc Medical Center data breach
- Ridgeway Pharmacy Ltd data breach
- Paradigm Healthcare Services data breach
Source: notification letter and filing submitted by Providence to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with Providence. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.