HHS OCR report ยท 2025
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
- 1,123
- Submission date
- May 2, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Lincoln National Corporation dba Lincoln Financial, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cyberattack that impacted the protected health information (PHI) for 1,123 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and claims and financial information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE strengthened passwords and offered credit monitoring.
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 | 3,070 | Jun 2, 2026 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | 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 1,123 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 2, 2025.
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 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.