HHS OCR report · 2022
Help at Home data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Help at Home
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 1,905
- Submission date
- Jun 17, 2022
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Help at Home, reported that records containing the protected health information (PHI) of 1,905 individuals were improperly disposed of in an unknown location. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Help at Home data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,905 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 17, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, 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 Help at Home 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 Help at Home.