HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Health and Welfare Fund data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Health and Welfare Fund
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 634
- Submission date
- Jan 23, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Health and Welfare Fund, mailed welcome and enrollment packets to incorrect addresses based on a mismatched employee list spreadsheet provided by the employer of a new group, Bemis. The breach affected approximately 634 individuals and included names, birthdates, social security numbers, plan election information, and dependent information. Following the breach, the CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individu...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Health and Welfare Fund data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 634 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 23, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Health and 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 Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Health and Welfare Fund.