HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Fidelis Care New York data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Fidelis Care New York
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 1,680
- Submission date
- Oct 31, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Fidelis Care New York, reported that a workforce member emailed documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of 1,680 individuals to the wrong recipient. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, member identification numbers, medications and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards and sanctioned the responsible ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Fidelis Care New York data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,680 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 31, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Fidelis Care New York 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 Fidelis Care New York.