HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Highmark, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Highmark, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 511
- Submission date
- Jun 30, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Highmark, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 511 individuals. The PHI involved included names and medication information. The CE and its BA notified affected individuals; the CE notified HHS. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented new administrative and technical safeguards to better protect its PHI.
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 | 239,039 | Feb 10, 2023 | 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 511 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 30, 2022.
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 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..