HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Illinois Department of Human Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Illinois Department of Human Services
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 50,839
- Submission date
- May 12, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services , Illinois Department of Human Services, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a hacking attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 50,839 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and telephone numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE strengthened its ad...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Illinois Department of Human Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Illinois Department of Human Services | IL | Health Plan | 480,435 | Oct 21, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Illinois Department of Human Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 50,839 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 12, 2023.
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 Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Illinois Department of Human 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, Illinois Department of Human Services.