HHS OCR report · 2013
Missouri Department of Social Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Missouri Department of Social Services
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 1,357
- Submission date
- Aug 2, 2013
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On June 6, and August 13, 2013, the covered entity (CE) Missouri Department of Social Services, discovered that it’s business associate (BA), InfoCrossing Inc., mailed Missouri Medicaid (MO) participants’ enrollment correspondence to incorrect addresses during the period of October 16, 2011 to June 7, 2013. The correspondence contained MO Medicaid participants’ names, dates of birth, MO Medicaid account numbers, counties, phone numbers, and the last four digits of participants’ Social Securi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Missouri Department of Social Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Department of Social Services | MO | Health Plan | 739,884 | Aug 7, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Missouri Department of Social Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,357 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 2, 2013.
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 Missouri Department of Social Services 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 Missouri Department of Social Services.