HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Humana Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Humana Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 12,339
- Submission date
- Feb 8, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Humana, reported that an unauthorized individual gained access to the protected health information (PHI) of 12,339 individuals using data it obtained elsewhere. The type of PHI affected included names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, Humana implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Humana Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Inc. | KY | Health Plan | 6,440 | Feb 6, 2024 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc. | KY | Health Plan | 12,539 | Jan 22, 2024 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc. | KY | Health Plan | 2,844 | Dec 21, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc. | KY | Health Plan | 9,372 | Jun 15, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc. | KY | Health Plan | 598 | Jan 15, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Humana Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,339 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 8, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Humana 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 Humana Inc..