HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Humana Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Humana Inc
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 948
- Submission date
- Sep 28, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Humana, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) inadvertently mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 948 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, conditions, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the BA strengthened its administrative safeguards to better protect its PHI.
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 | 1,823 | Nov 9, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc | KY | Health Plan | 1,965 | Nov 4, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc | KY | Health Plan | 4,424 | Oct 12, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc | KY | Health Plan | 64,654 | Feb 22, 2021 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc | KY | Health Plan | 564 | Aug 19, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc | KY | Health Plan | 756 | Oct 2, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc | KY | Health Plan | 863 | Jun 3, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc | KY | Health Plan | 5,569 | Feb 27, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc | KY | Health Plan | 1,211 | Jan 9, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc | KY | Health Plan | 684 | Dec 31, 2018 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc | KY | Health Plan | 5,764 | Nov 21, 2017 | 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 948 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 28, 2021.
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 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.