HHS OCR report · 2025
Benefits Partner, LLC dba Salus Group* data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Benefits Partner, LLC dba Salus Group*
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 40,177
- Submission date
- Apr 8, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Benefits Partner, LLC dba Salus Group, reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 40,177 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Benefits Partner, LLC dba Salus Group* data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 40,177 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 8, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Benefits Partner, LLC dba Salus Group* 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 Benefits Partner, LLC dba Salus Group*.