HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Humana Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Humana Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 2,844
- Submission date
- Dec 21, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Humana, the covered entity (CE), reported that a vendor of its business associate (BA) experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 2,844 individuals. The PHI involved included names and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, Humana implemented new 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 | 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 | 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 2,844 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 21, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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..