HHS OCR report ยท 2012
L.A. Care Health Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- L.A. Care Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 18,000
- Submission date
- Oct 22, 2012
- Type of breach
- Other
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), L.A. Care Health Plan, reported that an accidental mailing error caused member identification (ID) cards to be mailed to the wrong addresses during its annual member mailing process. The mailing error potentially affected 18,000 individuals and included names, dates of birth, addresses, and zip codes. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE edited the case numbering and address verification proces...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by L.A. Care Health Plan
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.A. Care Health Plan | CA | Health Plan | 4,553 | Sep 8, 2026 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| L.A. Care Health Plan | CA | Health Plan | 2,885 | Apr 17, 2026 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| L.A. Care Health Plan | CA | Health Plan | 1,506 | Mar 15, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| L.A. Care Health Plan | CA | Health Plan | 18,000 | Nov 17, 2012 | Other | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the L.A. Care Health Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 18,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 22, 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 L.A. Care 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 L.A. Care Health Plan.