HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield NJ data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield NJ
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 781
- Submission date
- May 30, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield NJ, reported that an unauthorized individual gained access to its member portal, affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 781 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards, and retrained workforce members to better...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield NJ data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 781 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 30, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield NJ 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 Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield NJ.