HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Plumbers Local 8 Health & Welfare Fund data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Plumbers Local 8 Health & Welfare Fund
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 4,790
- Submission date
- Aug 2, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Plumbers Local 8 Health & Welfare Fund, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 4,790 individuals. The PHI involved included names, birthdates, addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses/conditions, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitut...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Plumbers Local 8 Health & Welfare Fund data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,790 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 2, 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: 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 Plumbers Local 8 Health & Welfare Fund 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 Plumbers Local 8 Health & Welfare Fund.