HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Premera Blue Cross data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Premera Blue Cross
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 11,000,000
- Submission date
- Mar 17, 2015
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Premera Blue Cross (PBC) has agreed to pay $6.85 million to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and to implement a corrective action plan to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules related to a breach affecting over 10.4 million people. This resolution represents the second-largest payment to resolve a HIPAA investigation in OCR history. PBC operates in Was...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Premera Blue Cross
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premera Blue Cross | WA | Health Plan | 33,212 | Aug 8, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Premera Blue Cross data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 11,000,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 17, 2015.
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 Premera Blue Cross 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 Premera Blue Cross.