HHS OCR report · 2023
Highmark Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Highmark Inc
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 36,600
- Submission date
- Feb 10, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Highmark, the business associate (BA), reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 36,600 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, medications, claims and financial information, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the incident, the BA provided complimentary...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Highmark Inc
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highmark Inc | PA | Health Plan | 67,147 | Mar 11, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Highmark Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 36,600 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 10, 2023.
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 Highmark Inc 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 Highmark Inc.