HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Humana Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Humana Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 9,372
- Submission date
- Jun 15, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Humana, reported that an employee inadvertently placed the diagnoses of 9,372 individuals on the outside of mailing envelopes. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE revised its policies and procedures, retrained its workforce, and sanctioned the employee responsible for the breach.
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 | 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 9,372 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 15, 2023.
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..