HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Lincoln National Corporation d/b/a Lincoln Financial data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lincoln National Corporation d/b/a Lincoln Financial
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 3,070
- Submission date
- Jun 2, 2026
- 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), Lincoln National Corporation d/b/a Lincoln Financial, reported that a mailing error affected the protected health information (PHI) of 3,070 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals, and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Lincoln National Corporation d/b/a Lincoln Financial
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln National Corporation d/b/a Lincoln Financial | IN | Health Plan | 1,123 | May 2, 2025 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lincoln National Corporation d/b/a Lincoln Financial data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,070 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 2, 2026.
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 Lincoln National Corporation d/b/a Lincoln Financial 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 Lincoln National Corporation d/b/a Lincoln Financial.