HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Aetna data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Aetna
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 10,888
- Submission date
- Feb 27, 2026
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Aetna, reported that an employee mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 10,888 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included demographic information. The BA notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the BA provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals, implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards, and retrained workforce members to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Aetna
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | CT | Business Associate | 775 | Feb 27, 2026 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Aetna | CT | Health Plan | 2,030 | Jan 30, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Aetna | CT | Health Plan | 6,372 | Jul 27, 2010 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Aetna data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,888 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 27, 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 Aetna 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 Aetna.