HHS OCR report ยท 2014
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 11,551
- Submission date
- Aug 12, 2014
- Type of breach
- Other, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado, reported that on July 24, 2014, it erroneously mailed letters containing protected health information (PHI) to incorrect recipients, affecting 11,551 individuals. Each letter contained the name of another program member in a chronic condition management program. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of OCR's investigation, the CE sanctioned and retrained the responsible...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado | CO | Health Plan | 900 | Aug 3, 2018 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 11,551 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 12, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Other, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado 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 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado.