HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 10,205
- Submission date
- Nov 6, 2020
- 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), Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc., reported that a coding error in its electronic health records system caused billing statements and other communications containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 10,205 individuals to be sent to the wrong recipients. The ePHI involved included names, billing information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,205 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 6, 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: 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 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, 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 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc..