HHS OCR report · 2022
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
- 480,435
- Submission date
- Oct 21, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Illinois Department of Human Services reported an employee made a coding error that made the protected health information (PHI) of 480,435 individuals viewable by others via the Internet. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, financial information, and diagnoses/conditions. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided sub...
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 | 50,839 | May 12, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | 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 480,435 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 21, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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.