HHS OCR report · 2015
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 1,622
- Submission date
- Aug 18, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Between May 25, 2015 and July 5, 2015, the Governors’ Office of Technology, a business associate (BA), sent letters containing protected health information (PHI) on behalf of the covered entity (CE), the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, to the wrong Medical Assistance Program clients due to a technical error in the BA’s computer system. The breach affected up to 3,537 individuals, and the types of PHI involved (which varied from household to household) included names, ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing | CO | Health Plan | 3,589 | Aug 16, 2011 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,622 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 18, 2015.
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 Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing 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 Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing.