HHS OCR report ยท 2012
L.A. Care Health Plan data breach
L.A. Care Health Plan, a health plan in California, reported a breach affecting 18,000 individuals to HHS OCR on Nov 17, 2012.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- L.A. Care Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 18,000
- Submission date
- Nov 17, 2012
- Type of breach
- Other
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
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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 | Oct 22, 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 Nov 17, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Other, with the breached information located in: Other.
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.