HHS OCR report · 2021
Educators Mutual Insurance Association data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Educators Mutual Insurance Association
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Utah
- Individuals affected
- 8,661
- Submission date
- Oct 22, 2021
- 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), Educators Mutual Insurance Association, reported that it experienced a malware attack on its network that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 8,661 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, birthdates, drivers’ license numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, conditions, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Educators Mutual Insurance Association data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,661 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 22, 2021.
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 Educators Mutual Insurance Association 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 Educators Mutual Insurance Association.