HHS OCR report · 2021
Anthem Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Anthem Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 2,023
- Submission date
- Oct 15, 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, Inc., reported that its business associate’s subcontractor suffered a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,023 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the subcontractor implemented additional technical safeguards to bette...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Anthem Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Inc. | IN | Health Plan | 78,800,000 | Feb 13, 2015 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Anthem Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,023 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 15, 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 Inc. 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 Inc..