HHS OCR report · 2025
Worthington Steel Health and Welfare Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Worthington Steel Health and Welfare Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 4,078
- Submission date
- Apr 4, 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), Worthington Steel Health and Welfare Plan, reported that it sustained a ransomware attack that impacted the protected health information (PHI) of 4,078 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, health insurance information, claims and financial information, diagnoses and conditions, and medications. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media about the breach. In response to ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Worthington Steel Health and Welfare Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,078 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 4, 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 Worthington Steel Health and Welfare 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 Worthington Steel Health and Welfare Plan.