HHS OCR report · 2023
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services - Iowa Medicaid data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Iowa Department of Health and Human Services - Iowa Medicaid
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 233,834
- Submission date
- May 30, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Iowa Department of Health and Human Services - Iowa Medicaid, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a cyber-attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 233,834. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, medications, and dental records. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice....
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services - Iowa Medicaid data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 233,834 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 30, 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 Iowa Department of Health and Human Services - Iowa Medicaid 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 Iowa Department of Health and Human Services - Iowa Medicaid.