HHS OCR report ยท 2023
State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 552
- Submission date
- May 16, 2023
- 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), State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Service, reported that a data security incident exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 552 individuals on the Internet. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services | NJ | Health Plan | 3,900 | Oct 27, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 552 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 16, 2023.
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 State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health 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 State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services.