HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Wellpoint Washington, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Wellpoint Washington, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 12,020
- Submission date
- May 20, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Wellpoint Washington, Inc., reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) was the target of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 12,020 individuals. The PHI involved demographic and clinical data. The CE notified HHS, the media, and the affected individuals. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Wellpoint Washington, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,020 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 20, 2026.
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 Wellpoint Washington, 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 Wellpoint Washington, Inc..