HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Vimly Benefit Solutions, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Vimly Benefit Solutions, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 2,675
- Submission date
- Dec 13, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Vimly Benefit Solutions, the business associate (BA), reported that employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 182,947 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, and enrollment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Complimentary credit monitoring services were also provided to affected individuals as well as a toll-free numb...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Vimly Benefit Solutions, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,675 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 13, 2019.
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 Vimly Benefit Solutions, 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 Vimly Benefit Solutions, Inc..