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HHS OCR report ยท 2026

Connecticut Department of Social Services data breach

Connecticut Department of Social Services, a health plan in Connecticut, reported a breach affecting 22,500 individuals to HHS OCR on May 21, 2026.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Connecticut Department of Social Services
Entity type
Health Plan
State
Connecticut
Individuals affected
22,500
Submission date
May 21, 2026
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Network Server
Business associate present
Yes
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), Connecticut Department of Social Services, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a breach of its network that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 22,500 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical, demographic, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individ...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Other reports by Connecticut Department of Social Services

HIPAA breach reports from the HHS OCR Breach Portal
Covered entityStateEntity typeIndividualsSubmittedType of breachStatus
Connecticut Department of Social ServicesCTHealth Plan41,000Aug 21, 2026Hacking/IT IncidentArchive (closed)
Connecticut Department of Social ServicesCTHealth Plan36,915Oct 30, 2020Hacking/IT IncidentArchive (closed)

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Connecticut Department of Social Services data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 22,500 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 21, 2026.

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 Connecticut Department of Social Services 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 Connecticut Department of Social Services.