HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Morgan Stanley Health Benefits and Insurance Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Morgan Stanley Health Benefits and Insurance Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 2,442
- Submission date
- Jan 4, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Morgan Stanley Health Benefits and Insurance Plan, reported that a software application used by its business associate (BA) exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 2,442 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Morgan Stanley Health Benefits and Insurance Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,442 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 4, 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: 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 Morgan Stanley Health Benefits and Insurance Plan 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 Morgan Stanley Health Benefits and Insurance Plan.