HHS OCR report · 2018
Carpenters Benefit Funds of Philadelphia data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Carpenters Benefit Funds of Philadelphia
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 20,015
- Submission date
- Aug 31, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized user gained access to multiple employees’ email accounts after a phishing attack. The breach included the protected health information (PHI) of 20,015 individuals and included names, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, bank account information, health insurance information, and medical treatment information. The covered entity (CE) provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media; however, it did so more than 60 days after discovery of ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Carpenters Benefit Funds of Philadelphia data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 20,015 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 31, 2018.
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 Carpenters Benefit Funds of Philadelphia 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 Carpenters Benefit Funds of Philadelphia.