HHS OCR report · 2018
The Terteling Co., Inc., Group Benefit Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Terteling Co., Inc., Group Benefit Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Idaho
- Individuals affected
- 4,824
- Submission date
- Jul 6, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), a group health plan, reported to OCR that multiple employees responded to a phishing email which compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 4,824 plan members. The types of breached PHI included names, addresses, dates of birth, driver’s license information, social security numbers, claims information, diagnoses, and medications. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE strengthened its...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Terteling Co., Inc., Group Benefit Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,824 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 6, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 The Terteling Co., Inc., Group Benefit 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 The Terteling Co., Inc., Group Benefit Plan.