The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has not yet received word whether any of the people participating in its medical plans were affected by a recent security breach reported this week by Anthem, one of the nation’s largest health insurers.
According to the New York Times, hackers gained access via Anthem to up to 80 million records including Social Security numbers, birthdates, addresses, email and employment information. Credit card numbers and personal health information were not accessed, Anthem officials have said.
Susan Reimann, the Board of Pensions vice president of strategic operations and initiatives, said in response to an email query from the Outlook that “currently we have not been informed of any impact . . . Our privacy officer is in contact with Anthem and as soon as and if we are notified we will make sure members have the information that is provided to us.”
The Board of Pensions provides heath insurance via Anthem’s Blue Cross Blue Shield to many Presbyterian ministers and church employees and their families.
Anthem has set up a website to address concerns about the security breach, and on a Frequently Asked Questions page states that those affected will be notified by mail in upcoming weeks.
