HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Molina Healthcare of Iowa, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Molina Healthcare of Iowa, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 1,647
- Submission date
- Nov 22, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Molina Healthcare of Iowa, the business associate (BA), reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,647 individuals. The breached PHI included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, and health information and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. The BA also implemented additional administrative and technical safegua...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Molina Healthcare of Iowa, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,647 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 22, 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: Email.
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 Molina Healthcare of Iowa, 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 Molina Healthcare of Iowa, Inc..