HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Beacon Health Options, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Beacon Health Options, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 6,723
- Submission date
- Apr 10, 2020
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Beacon Health Options, the business associate (BA), reported that an employee lost a USB drive containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 6,723 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, health insurance information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitoring and identity restoration services. Following the breach, Beacon sanctioned the employee, implemented addition...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Beacon Health Options, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,723 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 10, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Beacon Health Options, Inc. 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 Beacon Health Options, Inc..