HHS OCR report ยท 2023
BHI Energy Health and Welfare Benefits Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- BHI Energy Health and Welfare Benefits Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 4,049
- Submission date
- Oct 18, 2023
- 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), BHI Energy Health and Welfare Benefits Plan, reported that it experienced a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 4,049 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, claims information, diagnoses/conditions, medications, and other treatment information. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals and implement...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the BHI Energy Health and Welfare Benefits Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,049 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 18, 2023.
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 BHI Energy Health and Welfare Benefits 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 BHI Energy Health and Welfare Benefits Plan.