HHS OCR report · 2021
Benefis Hospitals Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Benefis Hospitals Inc
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Montana
- Individuals affected
- 81,043
- Submission date
- Jul 27, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Benefis Hospitals, reported that multiple employees were victims of an email phishing attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 81,043 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, diagnoses, passport numbers, health insurance information, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Benefis Hospitals Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 81,043 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 27, 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: 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 Benefis Hospitals Inc 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 Benefis Hospitals Inc.