HHS OCR report ยท 2023
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS)
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 2,062
- Submission date
- Dec 3, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, reported that its business associate (BA) was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,062 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, claims information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,062 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 3, 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 KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) 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 KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS).