HHS OCR report ยท 2026
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 1,670
- Submission date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc., reported that a subcontractor of its covered entity (CE) experienced a breach that affected approximately 37,402 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved names and other identifiers. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the BA provided the affected individuals with free credit monitoring. OCR provided technical assistance to the BA regarding the HIPAA Ru...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. | TN | Business Associate | 780 | Dec 26, 2025 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. | TN | Business Associate | 717 | Apr 5, 2024 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. | TN | Health Plan | 1,676 | Dec 19, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. | TN | Business Associate | 2,688 | Jul 25, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. | TN | Health Plan | 1,340 | Dec 18, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. | TN | Health Plan | 1,023,209 | Nov 1, 2010 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,670 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 11, 2026.
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 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, 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 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc..