HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Rhode Island
- Individuals affected
- 1,567
- Submission date
- Sep 13, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
RedCard, a business associate (BA) that provides mailing services to Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, the covered entity (CE), impermissibly disclosed protected health information (PHI) when it improperly consolidated explanations of benefits (EOB) in mailings, causing EOB documents for different individuals who resided at the same address (i.e., family members) to be mailed together. The breach affected the PHI of 1,567 individuals and included names, plan identification numbers, h...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island | RI | Health Plan | 12,000 | Apr 21, 2010 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,567 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 13, 2018.
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 Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island 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 Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island.