HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Benefit Plan Administrators, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Benefit Plan Administrators, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 1,267
- Submission date
- Jun 27, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Benefit Plan Administrators, the business associate (BA), reported that it experienced a cyber- attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,267 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, gender, claims information, medications, and diagnoses. In response to the incident, the BA provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Benefit Plan Administrators, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefit Plan Administrators, Inc. | VA | Business Associate | 1,457 | Jul 25, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Benefit Plan Administrators, Inc. | VA | Business Associate | 5,004 | Jul 22, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Benefit Plan Administrators, Inc. | VA | Business Associate | 1,089 | Jul 8, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Benefit Plan Administrators, Inc. | VA | Business Associate | 878 | Jul 8, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Benefit Plan Administrators, Inc. | VA | Business Associate | 628 | Jun 30, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Benefit Plan Administrators, Inc. | VA | Business Associate | 1,145 | Jun 29, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Benefit Plan Administrators, Inc. | VA | Business Associate | 735 | Jun 27, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Benefit Plan Administrators, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,267 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 27, 2022.
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 Benefit Plan Administrators, 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 Benefit Plan Administrators, Inc..