HHS OCR report ยท 2015
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
- 1,475
- Submission date
- Jul 20, 2015
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
OCR closed this investigation and consolidated this review into a compliance review that involves the same hacking incident involving CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.
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 | 13,942 | Mar 13, 2018 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | 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 1,475 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 20, 2015.
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 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.