HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Kansas
- Individuals affected
- 1,308
- Submission date
- Oct 14, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,308 individuals. The PHI involved included names, financial and health insurance information, and treatment information. The BA notified HHS and the affected individuals; the CE notified the media and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary cred...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,308 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 14, 2022.
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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas 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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.