HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Molina Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Molina Healthcare
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 7,702
- Submission date
- Jul 11, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Molina Healthcare, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a hacking attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 7,702 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary identity theft protection to affected individuals. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA R...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Molina Healthcare
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molina Healthcare | CA | Health Plan | 1,068 | Sep 26, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Molina Healthcare | CA | Health Plan | 8,283 | Sep 9, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Molina Healthcare | CA | Health Plan | 895 | Feb 22, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Molina Healthcare | FL | Health Plan | 1,380 | Dec 21, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Molina Healthcare | CA | Health Plan | 54,203 | Sep 18, 2015 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Molina Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,702 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 11, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Molina Healthcare 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 Molina Healthcare.