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Coalesce, LLC dba Benefitelect data breach investigation
- Filed
- December 24, 2025
- Regulator
- Oregon AG
- People affected
- Not stated
- File status
- Investigation Open
What the filing confirms
- Coalesce, LLC dba Benefitelect reported the incident to the Oregon Attorney General.
Still unknown
- Which categories of personal information were taken. The filing does not list them.
- How many people were affected. The filing does not give a number.
- What caused the incident beyond the description in the filing.
- How the attackers got in, and whether basic safeguards such as multi-factor sign-in were in place.
Investigation notes
Coalesce, LLC, doing business as Benefitelect, appears to be an insurance administrator or benefits management firm that facilitates employee health and welfare benefit programs. These organizations typically collect and store sensitive personal and financial data, including Social Security numbers, health insurance policy details, and payroll-related information necessary for managing benefit enrollments. In 2025, the company officially reported a data security incident to the Oregon Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized access to their systems occurred. If you received a data breach notification letter from Benefitelect, it indicates that your personal information may have been involved in this incident. This notice is intended to inform you of the situation and provide guidance on the steps you should take to protect your identity and financial security.
What our attorneys examine
A cyberattack does not excuse a company from protecting the information it holds. We look at whether Coalesce, LLC dba Benefitelect used reasonable security, how long it kept the data, and how quickly it told the people affected. Those questions decide whether a class action or individual claim is possible. Read more on how ransomware lawsuits work, or browse other incident files in Oregon.
Coalesce, LLC dba Benefitelect data breach questions
- Is the Coalesce, LLC dba Benefitelect data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from Coalesce, LLC dba Benefitelect in the mail matches the breach Coalesce, LLC dba Benefitelect reported to the Oregon Attorney General on December 24, 2025. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact Coalesce, LLC dba Benefitelect through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- Did Coalesce, LLC dba Benefitelect offer free credit monitoring?
- Check your letter from Coalesce, LLC dba Benefitelect. If free credit or identity monitoring is offered, the enrollment code and deadline are printed in the notice itself. Signing up doesn't waive any legal rights you may have.
- Is there a Coalesce, LLC dba Benefitelect data breach class action lawsuit?
- Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against Coalesce, LLC dba Benefitelect. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
- What should I do after getting the Coalesce, LLC dba Benefitelect data breach notice?
- Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
- Do I need a Coalesce, LLC dba Benefitelect data breach lawyer or attorney?
- An attorney can read your notice and tell you whether a claim makes sense. A case review here is free, and data breach cases are usually handled on contingency, so there is no upfront cost.
- Can I sue Coalesce, LLC dba Benefitelect over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in Oregon and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
- How much could a Coalesce, LLC dba Benefitelect data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no Coalesce, LLC dba Benefitelect settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.
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