HHS OCR report · 2023
Alaska Railroad Corporation Welfare Benefits Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Alaska Railroad Corporation Welfare Benefits Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Alaska
- Individuals affected
- 3,549
- Submission date
- May 25, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Alaska Railroad Corporation Welfare Benefits Plan, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 3,549 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims information, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Alaska Railroad Corporation Welfare Benefits Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,549 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 25, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Alaska Railroad Corporation Welfare Benefits Plan legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Alaska Railroad Corporation Welfare Benefits Plan.