HHS OCR report ยท 2020
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 2,794
- Submission date
- Jun 30, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
WellCare Health Plans, Inc., the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA) released documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of 2,794 individuals to a court. The PHI involved included names and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the BA provided additional HIPAA training to employees regarding the need to safeguard PHI. The CE provided affected indiv...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WellCare Health Plans, Inc. | FL | Health Plan | 26,942 | Sep 14, 2018 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| WellCare Health Plans, Inc. | FL | Health Plan | 1,101 | Jun 13, 2018 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| WellCare Health Plans, Inc. | FL | Health Plan | 1,214 | Aug 11, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| WellCare Health Plans, Inc. | FL | Health Plan | 24,809 | Jan 27, 2017 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the WellCare Health Plans, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,794 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 30, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 WellCare Health Plans, Inc. 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 WellCare Health Plans, Inc..