HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Florida Blue data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Florida Blue
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 588
- Submission date
- Feb 4, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Florida Blue, reported that an employee inadvertently mailed documents that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 588 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and health insurance and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee and strengthened its administrative safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Florida Blue
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Blue | FL | Health Plan | 32,749 | Jul 1, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Florida Blue | FL | Health Plan | 939 | Oct 27, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Florida Blue data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 588 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 4, 2022.
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 Florida Blue 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 Florida Blue.