HHS OCR report ยท 2022
The Energy Cooperative Group Benefits Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Energy Cooperative Group Benefits Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 875
- Submission date
- Apr 21, 2022
- 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), The Energy Cooperative Group Benefits Plan, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 875 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Energy Cooperative Group Benefits Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 875 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 21, 2022.
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 The Energy Cooperative Group Benefits 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 The Energy Cooperative Group Benefits Plan.