HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Timberline Billing Service, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Timberline Billing Service, LLC
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 117,088
- Submission date
- Oct 30, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Timberline Billing Service, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 117,088 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, birthdates, diagnoses, and claims and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. Complimentary credit and identity monitoring services were also provided. In response to the ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Timberline Billing Service, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 117,088 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 30, 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: 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 Timberline Billing Service, LLC 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 Timberline Billing Service, LLC.