HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Oscar Health Plan of California data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Oscar Health Plan of California
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 7,632
- Submission date
- Jan 13, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Wayne County Board of Developmental Disabilities, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 536 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, medications, and health insurance and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided c...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Oscar Health Plan of California data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,632 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 13, 2022.
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 Oscar Health Plan of California 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 Oscar Health Plan of California.