HHS OCR report · 2019
Molina Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Molina Healthcare
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 895
- Submission date
- Feb 22, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On December 27, 2018, Equian, LLC, a business associate (BA), notified the covered entity (CE), Molina, that the BA’s subcontractor, Wolverine Solutions Group, experienced a ransomware security incident on or about September 23, 2018, affecting individuals across several CEs. The incident affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 895 of Molina’s members in six states, including names, addresses, health plan names, dates of service, and names of some healthcare providers....
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 | 7,702 | Jul 11, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| 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 | 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 895 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 22, 2019.
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.