HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 2,451
- Submission date
- Apr 22, 2016
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On March 12, 2016, the covered entity (CE), Kaiser Foundation Health Plan,, discovered that a truck belonging to its business associate (BA), Postage One was stolen and a pallet of printed "evidence of coverage" booklets for Inland Empire Health Plan members was missing. The missing booklets contained names, addresses, and a generic overview of covered benefits for 2,451 individuals. The CE, on behalf of its BA, provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In re...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. | CA | Health Plan | 13,400,000 | Apr 12, 2024 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. | CA | Health Plan | 695 | Apr 6, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. | CA | Health Plan | 638 | Dec 22, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. | CA | Health Plan | 4,389 | Dec 14, 2017 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,451 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 22, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. 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 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc..