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HHS OCR report ยท 2018

HealthEquity, Inc. data breach

HealthEquity, Inc., a business associate in Utah, reported a breach affecting 165,800 individuals to HHS OCR on Nov 17, 2018.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
HealthEquity, Inc.
Entity type
Business Associate
State
Utah
Individuals affected
165,800
Submission date
Nov 17, 2018
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Email
Business associate present
Yes
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

HealthEquity, the covered entity (CE), reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing attack. The breached accounts contained the protected health information (PHI) of 165,800 individuals. The PHI involved included names and Social Security numbers. HealthEquity conducted a forensic analysis and notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of this breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards and trained ...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Other reports by HealthEquity, Inc.

HIPAA breach reports from the HHS OCR Breach Portal
Covered entityStateEntity typeIndividualsSubmittedType of breachStatus
HealthEquity, Inc.UTBusiness Associate1,549Dec 20, 2024Hacking/IT IncidentUnder investigation
HealthEquity, Inc.UTBusiness Associate4,300,000Aug 9, 2024Hacking/IT IncidentArchive (closed)
HealthEquity, Inc.UTBusiness Associate16,000Jun 12, 2018Hacking/IT IncidentArchive (closed)

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the HealthEquity, Inc. data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 165,800 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 17, 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..