HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Denver Public Schools Medical Plans data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Denver Public Schools Medical Plans
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 35,068
- Submission date
- Mar 3, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Denver Public Schools Medical Plans, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 35,068 individuals. The PHI involved included names and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. To mitigate harm, the CE offered complementary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards. OCR provi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Denver Public Schools Medical Plans data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 35,068 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 3, 2023.
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 Denver Public Schools Medical Plans 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 Denver Public Schools Medical Plans.