HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Chinese Community Health Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Chinese Community Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 502
- Submission date
- Apr 11, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Chinese Community Health Plan, reported that due to a coding error, the protected health information (PHI) of 502 individuals was sent to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and claims and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE corrected the coding error, revised its policies and procedures, and retrained its employees.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Chinese Community Health Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 502 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 11, 2022.
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 Chinese Community Health Plan 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 Chinese Community Health Plan.