HHS OCR report · 2021
Welfare & Pension Administration Service, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Welfare & Pension Administration Service, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 194,674
- Submission date
- Sep 17, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Welfare & Pension Administration Service, reported that it was the subject of a malware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 194,674 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Welfare & Pension Administration Service, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 194,674 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 17, 2021.
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 Welfare & Pension Administration Service, 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 Welfare & Pension Administration Service, Inc..