HHS OCR report · 2015
CarePlus Health Plans [case 18772] data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CarePlus Health Plans [case 18772]
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 2,873
- Submission date
- Oct 6, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On September 18, 2015, the covered entity (CE), CarePlus Health Plans, discovered that “Late Enrollment Penalty Premium Statements” mailed to members on September 11, 2015, had been mailed to incorrect members. The printing apparatus was accidently programmed to insert two statements per envelope instead of one. The types of protected health information (PHI) involved in the mailing included the names, addresses, and identification number of 2,873 members. In response to the breach, the CE...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CarePlus Health Plans [case 18772] data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,873 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 6, 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 CarePlus Health Plans [case 18772] 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 CarePlus Health Plans [case 18772].