HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 1,708
- Submission date
- Dec 18, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE) mistakenly mailed protected health information (PHI) to unauthorized individuals following a folder/inserter machine error. Approximately 1,708 individuals that include all dependents of the CE's subscribers were affected by this breach. The erroneous billing statement mailing included names, addresses, PHP member identification numbers, and premium amounts. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. To prevent a similar breach f...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,708 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 18, 2015.
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 Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana, Inc. 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 Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana, Inc..