HHS OCR report ยท 2026
District of Columbia, Department of Health Care Finance data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- District of Columbia, Department of Health Care Finance
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 399,086
- Submission date
- Sep 3, 2026
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), District of Columbia, Department of Health Care Finance, reported that a vulnerability in its website resulted in hidden protected health information (PHI) for two reports on its website could be accessed by individuals without authorization. According to the breach report, the breach affected approximately 399,086 individuals. The PHI involved dates of birth and other identifiers. The CE notified HHS, the media, and the affected individuals. In its mitigation eff...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the District of Columbia, Department of Health Care Finance data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 399,086 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 3, 2026.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 District of Columbia, Department of Health Care Finance 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 District of Columbia, Department of Health Care Finance.