Energy Cooperative Group Benefits Plan

The covered entity (CE), The Energy Cooperative Group Benefits Plan, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 875 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.