HHS OCR report ยท 2018
UnitedHealth Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UnitedHealth Group
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 896
- Submission date
- Apr 10, 2018
- 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), UnitedHealth Group, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) mistakenly mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 896 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, medical information, and financial and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals and provided complimentary credit monitoring services. In its mitigation efforts, the BA implemented additional technical safeg...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by UnitedHealth Group
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealth Group | MN | Health Plan | 1,755 | Mar 15, 2018 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the UnitedHealth Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 896 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 10, 2018.
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 UnitedHealth Group 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 UnitedHealth Group.