HHS OCR report · 2015
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Nebraska
- Individuals affected
- 1,872
- Submission date
- Dec 3, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Due to a printing error, explanation of benefit forms were erroneously mailed to members that contained their protected health information (PHI) printed on the front side and another member’s PHI printed on the back side. The breach affected approximately 1,872 individuals and included financial, demographic, and clinical information. The covered entity (CE), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, was also acting as a BA for a number of self-insured health plans. The CE/BA provided breach...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,872 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 3, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.