HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Partnership HealthPlan of California data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Partnership HealthPlan of California
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,526
- Submission date
- Sep 4, 2026
- 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), Partnership Health Plan of California, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,526 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved names and dates of birth. The CE notified HHS, the media, and the affected individuals. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Partnership HealthPlan of California
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partnership HealthPlan of California | CA | Health Plan | 852,375 | May 18, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Partnership HealthPlan of California data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,526 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 4, 2026.
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 Partnership HealthPlan of California 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 Partnership HealthPlan of California.