HHS OCR report ยท 2010
UnitedHealth Group health plan single affiliated covered entity data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UnitedHealth Group health plan single affiliated covered entity
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 16,291
- Submission date
- Jun 4, 2010
- Type of breach
- Other
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Paper correspondence to certain members in UnitedHealth's prescription drug plans were in advertently sent to the incorrect temporary address due to a database administration error. Approximately 16,291 individuals were affected by the breach. UnitedHealth member's name, plan number and in some instances, date of birth and/or limited medical information. United Health reported that it stopped using PDI's proprietary database for address updates and made outbound verifications calls to member...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by UnitedHealth Group health plan single affiliated covered entity
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealth Group Health Plan Single Affiliated Covered Entity | MN | Health Plan | 3,335 | Feb 4, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| UnitedHealth Group Health Plan Single Affiliated Covered Entity | MN | Health Plan | 934 | Jan 22, 2020 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| UnitedHealth Group Health Plan Single Affiliated Covered Entity | MN | Health Plan | 20,536 | May 8, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| UnitedHealth Group health plan single affiliated covered entity | MN | Health Plan | 19,100 | May 18, 2012 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| UnitedHealth Group health plan single affiliated covered entity | MN | Health Plan | 6,678 | Feb 1, 2012 | Other | Archive (closed) |
| UnitedHealth Group health plan single affiliated covered entity | MN | Health Plan | 735 | Apr 27, 2010 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the UnitedHealth Group health plan single affiliated covered entity data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 16,291 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 4, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Other, 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 health plan 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 UnitedHealth Group health plan single affiliated covered entity.