HHS OCR report ยท 2023
United Healthcare Services, Inc. Single Affiliated Covered Entity data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- United Healthcare Services, Inc. Single Affiliated Covered Entity
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 527
- Submission date
- Aug 17, 2023
- 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), United Healthcare Services, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information PHI of 527 individuals. The PHI involved included names, diagnoses, claims and financial information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE and BA and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by United Healthcare Services, Inc. Single Affiliated Covered Entity
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Healthcare Services, Inc. Single Affiliated Covered Entity | CT | Health Plan | 4,264 | Dec 8, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| United Healthcare Services, Inc. Single Affiliated Covered Entity | CT | Health Plan | 315,915 | Sep 7, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| United Healthcare Services, Inc. Single Affiliated Covered Entity | CT | Health Plan | 398,319 | Jul 28, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| United Healthcare Services, Inc. Single Affiliated Covered Entity | CT | Health Plan | 1,116 | May 12, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| United Healthcare Services, Inc. Single Affiliated Covered Entity | CT | Health Plan | 26,561 | May 5, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| United Healthcare Services, Inc. Single Affiliated Covered Entity | CT | Health Plan | 1,971 | May 5, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the United Healthcare Services, Inc. Single Affiliated Covered Entity data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 527 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 17, 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 United Healthcare Services, Inc. Single Affiliated Covered Entity 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 United Healthcare Services, Inc. Single Affiliated Covered Entity.