HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Arkansas Health and Wellness Health Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Arkansas Health and Wellness Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 3,627
- Submission date
- May 27, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Arkansas Health and Wellness Health Plan, reported that its business associate was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 3,627 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Arkansas Health and Wellness Health Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,627 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 27, 2021.
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 Arkansas Health and Wellness Health 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 Arkansas Health and Wellness Health Plan.