HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Selected Benefits data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Selected Benefits
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 8,100
- Submission date
- Aug 14, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Selected Benefits, reported that its email hosting service provider experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 8,100 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, and clinical and financial information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the email hosting service provider impleme...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Selected Benefits data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,100 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 14, 2020.
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 Selected Benefits 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 Selected Benefits.