HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Nebraska
- Individuals affected
- 39,675
- Submission date
- Jul 8, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation, reported that multiple employees were subjected to an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 69,106 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, e-mail addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, member identification numbers, and life insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. | NE | Health Plan | 3,000 | May 21, 2012 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 39,675 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 8, 2019.
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 Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. 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 Ameritas Life Insurance Corp..