HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Sunflower State Health Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sunflower State Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Kansas
- Individuals affected
- 1,625
- Submission date
- Jan 25, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Sunflower State Health Plan, reported that it inadvertently mailed protected health information (PHI) to the wrong recipients. This breach affected 1,625 individuals. The PHI involved included names and insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of this breach, the CE implemented administrative safeguards to prevent mailing errors and retrained its staff. OCR obtained assurances that the CE implemented the correct...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sunflower State Health Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,625 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 25, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 Sunflower State Health Plan 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 Sunflower State Health Plan.