HHS OCR report ยท 2025
NCH Corporation Employee Benefits Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- NCH Corporation Employee Benefits Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 3,098
- Submission date
- Dec 5, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), NCH Corporation Employee Benefits Plan, reported that an unauthorized party gained access to its network environment through a zero-day vulnerability in third party software, accessing the protected health information (PHI) of 3,098 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring service...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by NCH Corporation Employee Benefits Plan
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCH Corporation Employee Benefits Plan | TX | Health Plan | 4,055 | May 1, 2026 | Hacking/IT Incident | Under investigation |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the NCH Corporation Employee Benefits Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,098 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 5, 2025.
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 NCH Corporation Employee Benefits Plan 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 NCH Corporation Employee Benefits Plan.