HHS OCR report · 2019
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
- 1,506
- Submission date
- Mar 15, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement of potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Rules with LA Care, the nation's largest publicly operated health plan that provides health care benefits and coverage through state, federal, and commercial programs. OCR enforces the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules that set the requirements that HIPAA-regulated entities ...
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 | 18,000 | Nov 17, 2012 | Other | 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 1,506 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 15, 2019.
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 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.