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HHS OCR report ยท 2016

United Health Group Single Affiliated Covered Entity data breach

United Health Group Single Affiliated Covered Entity, a health plan in Minnesota, reported a breach affecting 1,408 individuals to HHS OCR on Nov 22, 2016.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
United Health Group Single Affiliated Covered Entity
Entity type
Health Plan
State
Minnesota
Individuals affected
1,408
Submission date
Nov 22, 2016
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Network Server
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), United Health Group, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) approximately 1,408 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, and claims and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its ...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the United Health Group Single Affiliated Covered Entity data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 1,408 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 22, 2016.

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 United Health Group Single Affiliated Covered Entity 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 United Health Group Single Affiliated Covered Entity.