HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Priority Health data breach
Priority Health, a health plan in Michigan, reported a breach affecting 795 individuals to HHS OCR on Jun 4, 2022.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Priority Health
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 795
- Submission date
- Jun 4, 2022
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Priority Health, reported that a box mailed thorough FedEx that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 795 individuals was lost in transit. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and financial and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Priority Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority Health | MI | Health Plan | 2,112 | Feb 14, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Priority Health | MI | Health Plan | 36,812 | Dec 21, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Priority Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 795 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 4, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Priority Health 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 Priority Health.