HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Health Alliance Medical Plans data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Health Alliance Medical Plans
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 6,900
- Submission date
- Feb 2, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Health Alliance Medical Plans, reported that a subcontractor of its business associate (BA) experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 6,900 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE terminated its business relationship with its BA.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Health Alliance Medical Plans data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,900 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 2, 2024.
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 Health Alliance Medical 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 Alliance Medical Plans.