HHS OCR report · 2018
Flexible Benefit Service Corporation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Flexible Benefit Service Corporation
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 5,123
- Submission date
- Feb 16, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Flexible Benefit Service Corporation, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack. This breach affected 5,232 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license information, claims information, diagnoses/conditions, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE also offered theft protection and credi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Flexible Benefit Service Corporation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,123 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 16, 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 Flexible Benefit Service Corporation 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 Flexible Benefit Service Corporation.