HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Star Group, L.P. Health Benefits Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Star Group, L.P. Health Benefits Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 9,316
- Submission date
- Oct 22, 2021
- 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), Star Group, L.P. Health Benefits Plan reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 9,316 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and claims information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. To mitigate harm to affected individuals, the CE offered complimentary credit monitoring, provided additional training to its workforce, ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Star Group, L.P. Health Benefits Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,316 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 22, 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 Star Group, L.P. Health 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 Star Group, L.P. Health Benefits Plan.