HHS OCR report · 2012
Health Advantage data breach
Health Advantage, a health plan in Arkansas, reported a breach affecting 2,863 individuals to HHS OCR on Dec 20, 2012.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Health Advantage
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 2,863
- Submission date
- Dec 20, 2012
- Type of breach
- Other
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Health Advantage, mailed Personal Health Statements to approximately 2,863 plan members’ previous addresses due to an internal programming error. This incident affected additional patients (addressed in separate breach reports) in that the covered entity had contracted with other covered entities, BCBS of Arkansas, the State of Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration Employee Benefits Division health plan and Baptist Health System’s health plan. The prote...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Health Advantage
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Advantage | AR | Health Plan | 1,642 | Aug 25, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Health Advantage data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,863 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 20, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Other, 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 Health 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 Health Advantage.