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HHS OCR report ยท 2026

Lincoln National Corporation d/b/a/ Lincoln Financial data breach

Lincoln National Corporation d/b/a/ Lincoln Financial, a health plan in Indiana, reported a breach affecting 998 individuals to HHS OCR on Jan 30, 2026.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Lincoln National Corporation d/b/a/ Lincoln Financial
Entity type
Health Plan
State
Indiana
Individuals affected
998
Submission date
Jan 30, 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 dba Lincoln Financial, reported that an employee impermissibly mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 998 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved demographic and financial 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 saf...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

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 998 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 30, 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.