HHS OCR report ยท 2014
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS CITY data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS CITY
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 2,546
- Submission date
- Apr 11, 2014
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
In February 2014, two members of the covered entity (CE), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City Plan, reported unauthorized charges on credit cards they used to make payments by phone to the CE. The CE determined that an employee violated its policies and procedures and may have put the financial information of 2,546 individuals at risk. The breach affected members that spoke with this employee regarding payment of premiums. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals,...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS CITY
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City | MO | Health Plan | 725 | May 5, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS CITY data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,546 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 11, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS CITY 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 AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS CITY.