HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Health First Health Plans data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Health First Health Plans
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 701
- Submission date
- Jun 30, 2023
- 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), Health First Health Plans, reported an error with its query code that pulls member addresses from its system. The error caused member documents to be mailed to expired addresses. The CE found that a contractor failed to follow its Change Management Procedure. The error affected the protected health information (PHI) of 701 individuals. The PHI disclosed included member names, member IDs, member dates of birth, authorization, and prescription information. The CE noti...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Health First Health Plans
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health First Health Plans | FL | Health Plan | 1,036 | Dec 5, 2025 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Health First Health Plans data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 701 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 30, 2023.
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 Health First Health Plans 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 Health First Health Plans.