HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Health Alliance Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Health Alliance Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 1,059
- Submission date
- Dec 22, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Health Alliance Plan reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,059 individuals. The PHI involved demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE retrained workforce members to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Health Alliance Plan
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Alliance Plan | MI | Health Plan | 2,814 | Jul 5, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Health Alliance Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,059 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 22, 2025.
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 Health Alliance Plan 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 Health Alliance Plan.