HHS OCR report ยท 2022
USAble Mutual Insurance Company d/b/a Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- USAble Mutual Insurance Company d/b/a Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 8,871
- Submission date
- Aug 25, 2022
- 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), USAble Mutual Insurance Company dba Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 8,871 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the incident, the BA implemented additional technical safeguards, retrained its emplo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the USAble Mutual Insurance Company d/b/a Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,871 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 25, 2022.
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 USAble Mutual Insurance Company d/b/a Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield 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 USAble Mutual Insurance Company d/b/a Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.