HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Ambetter for Arizona Complete Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ambetter for Arizona Complete Health
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 518
- Submission date
- Dec 29, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Ambetter for Arizona Complete Health, reported that its business associate (BA) inadvertently mailed documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of 518 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the BA strengthened its administrative safeguards to better protect its sensitive data. OCR obtained assurances ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ambetter for Arizona Complete Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 518 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 29, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Ambetter for Arizona Complete Health 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 Ambetter for Arizona Complete Health.