HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 856
- Submission date
- Jan 18, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, the covered entity (CE), reported that letters containing the protected health information (PHI) of 856 individuals were mailed to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the CE retrained workforce members and implemented additional administrative safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 856 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 18, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon 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 BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon.