HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 3,640
- Submission date
- Jul 21, 2026
- 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), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a breach involving access to its network by an unauthorized threat actor that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 3,640 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring service to the affected individuals.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,640 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 21, 2026.
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 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota 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 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota.