HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Humana Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Humana Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 12,539
- Submission date
- Jan 22, 2024
- 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 mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 12,539 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, addresses, medications, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security 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 | 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 | 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 12,539 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 22, 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: 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..