HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and its affiliate Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and its affiliate Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 2,468
- Submission date
- Feb 7, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 2,468 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, and insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented administrative and technical safeguards and retrained its staff. OCR ob...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and its affiliate Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,468 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 7, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Life Insurance Company and its affiliate Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York 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 Life Insurance Company and its affiliate Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York.