HHS OCR report · 2024
Michigan Masonic Home data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Michigan Masonic Home
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 4,189
- Submission date
- Sep 16, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Michigan Masonic Home, reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 4,189 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license information, financial information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on it...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Michigan Masonic Home
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Masonic Home | MI | Healthcare Provider | 3,255 | Nov 8, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Michigan Masonic Home data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,189 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 16, 2024.
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 Michigan Masonic Home 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 Michigan Masonic Home.