HHS OCR report · 2021
Regence data breach
Regence, a health plan in Oregon, reported a breach affecting 803 individuals to HHS OCR on Apr 12, 2021.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Regence
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 803
- Submission date
- Apr 12, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Regence, reported that several employees of its business associate (BA) were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 803 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, financial and health insurance information, and treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitoring s...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Regence
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regence | OR | Health Plan | 2,856 | May 21, 2026 | Hacking/IT Incident | Under investigation |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Regence data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 803 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 12, 2021.
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 Regence 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 Regence.