HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 146,028
- Submission date
- Mar 25, 2022
- 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), Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 146,028 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, prescription information, financial information, and health insurance and claim information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substit...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lutheran Social Services of Illinois data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 146,028 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 25, 2022.
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 Lutheran Social Services of Illinois 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 Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.