HHS OCR report · 2017
Community Health Plan of Washington data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Community Health Plan of Washington
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 1,375
- Submission date
- Jan 3, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On January 3, 2017, the covered entity (CE) reported that on November 3, 2016, Summit Reinsurance, a business associate (BA), indicated it discovered ransomware on one of its computer servers. The breach affected approximately 1,375 individuals’ protected health information (PHI) and included patients’ names, addresses, dates of birth, provider names, and health insurance claim information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media, and also provided fre...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Community Health Plan of Washington
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Health Plan of Washington | WA | Health Plan | 381,504 | Dec 21, 2016 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Community Health Plan of Washington data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,375 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 3, 2017.
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 Community Health Plan of Washington 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 Community Health Plan of Washington.