HHS OCR report ยท 2017
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 24,809
- Submission date
- Jan 27, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On January 27, 2017, WellCare Health Plans, Inc., the covered entity (CE), submitted a Breach Report stating that Summit Reinsurance, a reinsurer for the CE, had experienced a data security event. OCR has reviewed the matter, and based on our review, OCR has determined that no violation of the HIPAA laws occurred.
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 | 2,794 | Jun 30, 2020 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| 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) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the WellCare Health Plans, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 24,809 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 27, 2017.
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 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..