HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 857
- Submission date
- Feb 5, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) inadvertently mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 857 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, identification numbers, claims and financial information, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the BA implemented additional administrative safeguards and quality assurance p...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 857 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 5, 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 Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services 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 Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services.