HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Peach State Health Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Peach State Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 3,443
- Submission date
- Dec 30, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Peach State Health Plan, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a batch processing error in its print fulfillment process that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 3,443 individuals. The PHI involved included names, health insurance information, and dates of birth. The CE notified HHS, and the BA notified affected individuals and the media. In response to the breach, the BA updated its batch processing software to improve quality contro...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Peach State Health Plan
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peach State Health Plan | GA | Health Plan | 1,246 | Sep 15, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Peach State Health Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,443 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 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: 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 Peach State Health Plan 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 Peach State Health Plan.