HHS OCR report · 2015
Humana Inc [Case 18652] data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Humana Inc [Case 18652]
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 2,815
- Submission date
- Sep 30, 2015
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Humana, Inc., the covered entity (CE), discovered that on August 20, 2015, a market staff employee’s briefcase containing an encrypted laptop computer and unsecured paper documents was stolen from her locked vehicle. The CE investigated and determined that the stolen documents contained the protected health information (PHI) of 2,815 individuals, including full names, dates of birth, clinic names, and health insurance information. The CE issued new health insurance member identification numbe...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Humana Inc [Case 18652] data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,815 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 30, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop, 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 [Case 18652] 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 [Case 18652].