HHS OCR report ยท 2020
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
- 934
- Submission date
- Jan 22, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), UnitedHealth Group Health Plan Single Affiliated Covered Entity, reported that an employee inadvertently sent a piece of mail that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 934 individuals to a plan member. The PHI involved included names and dates of birth. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals of the breach. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative safeguards to...
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 | 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 | 16,291 | Jun 4, 2010 | 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 934 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 22, 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 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.