HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Optum, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Optum, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 1,584
- Submission date
- May 6, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Optum, reported that an employee of its vendor mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,584 individuals to incorrect addresses. The PHI involved included names, addresses, claims information, and treatment information. The BA notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the BA provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Optum, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,584 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 6, 2022.
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 Optum, Inc. 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 Optum, Inc..