HHS OCR report ยท 2024
IBEW LOCAL 236 WELFARE FUND data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- IBEW LOCAL 236 WELFARE FUND
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 3,217
- Submission date
- Jun 11, 2024
- 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), IBEW LOCAL 236 WELFARE FUND, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 3,217 individuals. The PHI included names, social security numbers, phone numbers, and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE and BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the IBEW LOCAL 236 WELFARE FUND data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,217 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 11, 2024.
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 IBEW LOCAL 236 WELFARE FUND 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 IBEW LOCAL 236 WELFARE FUND.