HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Omaha Firefighters Healthcare Trust data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Omaha Firefighters Healthcare Trust
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Nebraska
- Individuals affected
- 3,567
- Submission date
- Jan 20, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Omaha Firefighters Healthcare Trust, reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information of approximately 3,567 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, claims information, and diagnoses/conditions. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE retrained employees regarding phishing emails and cybersecurity m...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Omaha Firefighters Healthcare Trust data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,567 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 20, 2024.
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 Omaha Firefighters Healthcare Trust 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 Omaha Firefighters Healthcare Trust.