HHS OCR report · 2019
Humana Inc. data breach
Humana Inc., a health plan in Kentucky, reported a breach affecting 598 individuals to HHS OCR on Jan 15, 2019.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Humana Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 598
- Submission date
- Jan 15, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
From December 1, 2018, to December 3, 2018, the covered entity’s (CE) mobile app, Humana @ Home, experienced a credential stuffing attack, whereby a bad actor verified valid log-in credentials for the CE’s members. The bad actor was not able to access protected health information (PHI) on the Humana @ Home app, but instead used the verified credentials to log-in to Humana’s Go365 app, gaining potential access to 749 individuals’ names, dates of birth, addresses, provider’s names, dates of me...
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 | 12,339 | Feb 8, 2024 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| 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) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Humana Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 598 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 15, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 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..