HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Upper Peninsula Health Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Upper Peninsula Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 833
- Submission date
- Apr 20, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Upper Peninsula Health Plan, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 833 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided free credit and identity monitoring services and strengthened its administrati...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Upper Peninsula Health Plan
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Peninsula Health Plan | MI | Health Plan | 812 | Nov 25, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Upper Peninsula Health Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 833 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 20, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Upper Peninsula Health 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 Upper Peninsula Health Plan.