HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Elderplan, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Elderplan, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 65,235
- Submission date
- Aug 5, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Elderplan, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 65,235 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, health insurance information, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeg...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Elderplan, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 65,235 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 5, 2017.
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 Elderplan, 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 Elderplan, Inc..