HHS OCR report · 2021
West Virginia Senior Advantage data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- West Virginia Senior Advantage
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- West Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 1,049
- Submission date
- Mar 18, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), West Virginia Senior Advantage, reported that its business associate’s (BA) subcontractor suffered a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,049 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses and conditions, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The BA’s subcontractor notified affected individuals and offered complimentary credit monitoring services. The...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the West Virginia Senior Advantage data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,049 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 18, 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 West Virginia Senior Advantage 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 West Virginia Senior Advantage.