HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Major League Baseball Players Benefit Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Major League Baseball Players Benefit Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 13,156
- Submission date
- Mar 11, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Major League Baseball Players Benefit Plan, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cybersecurity attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 13,156 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. The CE coordinated with the BA to provide notice to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and imp...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Major League Baseball Players Benefit Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,156 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 11, 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 Major League Baseball Players Benefit Plan 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 Major League Baseball Players Benefit Plan.