HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 8,000
- Submission date
- Apr 26, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (IDHFS), the covered entity (CE), reported that a state employee inadvertently changed the addresses of its clients to the incorrect addresses and subsequently mailed protected health information (PHI) to the wrong recipients. This breach affected approximately 4,968 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, phone numbers, financial information, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services | IL | Health Plan | 8,848 | Mar 22, 2021 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services | IL | Healthcare Provider | 3,133 | Jul 15, 2013 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 26, 2018.
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 Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services 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 Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services.