HHS OCR report ยท 2018
HealthEquity, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- HealthEquity, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Utah
- Individuals affected
- 16,000
- Submission date
- Jun 12, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
HealthEquity, Inc., the business associate (BA), reported two separate breach incidents involving several employees that were the victims of email phishing schemes that affected 165,800 and 16,000 individuals respectively. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, Social Security numbers, claims information, insurance information, employer information, financial information, and treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The respo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by HealthEquity, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HealthEquity, Inc. | UT | Business Associate | 1,549 | Dec 20, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Under investigation |
| HealthEquity, Inc. | UT | Business Associate | 4,300,000 | Aug 9, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| HealthEquity, Inc. | UT | Business Associate | 165,800 | Nov 17, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the HealthEquity, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 16,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 12, 2018.
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 HealthEquity, 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 HealthEquity, Inc..