HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Medica Central Insurance Company data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Medica Central Insurance Company
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 4,492
- Submission date
- Dec 11, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), SSM Health Insurance Company now Medica Central Insurance Company, reported that an employee mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 4,492 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals and the media. In response to the breach the CE centralized its outgoing mail process and implemented policies, procedures, and job aids for the relevant workforce.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Medica Central Insurance Company data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,492 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 11, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Medica Central Insurance Company 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 Medica Central Insurance Company.