HHS OCR report ยท 2021
UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 576
- Submission date
- Dec 14, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, reported that a vendor of its business associate (BA) was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 576 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, member identification numbers, diagnoses, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. This case was consolidated into an ongoing investigation.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 576 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 14, 2021.
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 UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust 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 UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust.