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HHS OCR report ยท 2021

UnitedHealth Group Single Affiliated Covered Entity data breach

UnitedHealth Group Single Affiliated Covered Entity, a health plan in Minnesota, reported a breach affecting 774 individuals to HHS OCR on Jul 30, 2021.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
UnitedHealth Group Single Affiliated Covered Entity
Entity type
Health Plan
State
Minnesota
Individuals affected
774
Submission date
Jul 30, 2021
Type of breach
Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
Location of breached information
Network Server
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), UnitedHealth Group Single Affiliated Covered Entity, reported that a coding error caused the protected health information (PHI) of 774 individuals to appear on its patient portal. The PHI involved included names and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect i...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

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

The report to HHS OCR lists 774 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 30, 2021.

What type of breach was it?

The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 UnitedHealth 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 UnitedHealth Group Single Affiliated Covered Entity.