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Independence Blue Cross

ArchivedSubmitted 01/21/2022
State
PA
Covered entity type
Health Plan
Individuals affected
591
Business associate present
No
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Network Server
First seen by InfoSec Signals
9/23/2026
Last seen in OCR export
9/23/2026

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), Independence Blue Cross, reported that it experienced a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 591 individuals. The PHI involved included names, other identifiers, and claims and treatment information. The CE notified HHS affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE offered complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.

Change history

  • 9/23/2026Added to OCR's archive list

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, Breach Portal. Records are reproduced as published; entity names and figures are OCR's.

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Independence Blue Cross (PA), 01/21/2022 | InfoSec Signals