HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Health Alliance Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Health Alliance Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 2,814
- Submission date
- Jul 5, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Email
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Health Alliance Plan, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack affecting approximately 2,814 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, medications prescribed, and lab results. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. To mitigate this breach, the CE implemented additional administrative ...
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 | 1,059 | Dec 22, 2025 | 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 2,814 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 5, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, 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.