HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Molina Healthcare of Ohio, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Molina Healthcare of Ohio, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,977
- Submission date
- Dec 21, 2023
- 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 of Ohio, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) mailed the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 1,977 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE and BA provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administra...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Molina Healthcare of Ohio, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,977 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 21, 2023.
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 of Ohio, Inc. 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 of Ohio, Inc..