HHS OCR report · 2021
Anthem Affiliated Covered Entities data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Anthem Affiliated Covered Entities
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 7,250
- Submission date
- Dec 30, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Anthem, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 7,250 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, lab results and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and secu...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Anthem Affiliated Covered Entities data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,250 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 30, 2021.
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 Anthem Affiliated Covered Entities 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 Anthem Affiliated Covered Entities.