HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Molina Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Molina Healthcare
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 8,283
- Submission date
- Sep 9, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Molina Healthcare, reported that its business associate (BA) mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 8,283 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, member identification numbers, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and provided HIPAA-related training to its business associate. OCR provided the CE w...
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 | 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 8,283 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 9, 2022.
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 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.