HHS OCR report ยท 2024
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Plan - District of Columbia data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Plan - District of Columbia
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- District of Columbia
- Individuals affected
- 2,189
- Submission date
- Feb 16, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Plan - District of Columbia, the covered entity (CE) reported that an employee inadvertently made the protected health information (PHI) of 2,189 individuals, viewable via the Internet. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, claims information, diagnoses, conditions, and other treatment details. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented enhanced encryption technol...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Plan - District of Columbia data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,189 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 16, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Plan - District of Columbia 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 CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Plan - District of Columbia.