HHS OCR report ยท 2016
UnitedHealth Group Single Affiliated Covered Entity (SACE) data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UnitedHealth Group Single Affiliated Covered Entity (SACE)
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 5,330
- Submission date
- May 4, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
United Health Group (UHG), the covered entity (CE), reported that names of members of its Louisiana Medicaid Plan were incorrectly matched with the wrong addresses, which resulted in letters being mailed to the incorrect recipients. The breach affected approximately 5,330 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, treatment information, and claims information. UHG notified OCR, all affected individuals, and prominent media outlets. Individuals affected by th...
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 (SACE) data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,330 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 4, 2016.
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 Single Affiliated Covered Entity (SACE) 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 (SACE).