HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Special Agents Mutual Benefit Association data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Special Agents Mutual Benefit Association
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 13,942
- Submission date
- Mar 13, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Special Agents Mutual Benefits Association, impermissibly disclosed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,394 individuals to the wrong subscribers when it distributed Form 1095-B notices for the 2017 tax year. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, the media, and affected individuals. The CE also offered affected individuals one year of complimentary credit monitoring and identity restoration services and established a toll-free assistance line to provide...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Special Agents Mutual Benefit Association
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Agents Mutual Benefit Association | MD | Health Plan | 1,475 | Jul 20, 2015 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Special Agents Mutual Benefit Association data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,942 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 13, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Special Agents Mutual Benefit Association 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 Special Agents Mutual Benefit Association.