HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Magellan Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Magellan Healthcare
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 55,637
- Submission date
- Sep 17, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Magellan Healthcare, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 55,637 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and diagnoses and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. Following the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and securi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Magellan Healthcare
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magellan Healthcare | MD | Business Associate | 50,410 | Jun 12, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Magellan Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 55,637 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 17, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Magellan Healthcare 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 Magellan Healthcare.