HHS OCR report ยท 2018
ConnectiCare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- ConnectiCare
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 1,834
- Submission date
- Feb 21, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On January 4, 2018, the covered entity (CE), ConnectiCare, learned that its business associate (BA), RR Donnelly, sent some of their subscribers the wrong identification card. This incident affected 1,834 individuals, exposing demographic and health plan information. OCR reviewed the CE's policies and procedures relevant to this breach and the BA agreement with RR Donnelly. The policies and the BA agreement appear to be in compliance with the Privacy Rule. The CE directed the BA to take actio...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by ConnectiCare
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ConnectiCare | CT | Health Plan | 1,196 | May 16, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the ConnectiCare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,834 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 21, 2018.
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 ConnectiCare 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 ConnectiCare.