HHS OCR report ยท 2022
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
- 3,900
- Submission date
- Oct 27, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, reported that an employee impermissibly sent the protected health information (PHI) of 3,900 individuals to an individual who was not authorized to receive it. The PHI involved included names, dates of death, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and other identifying information. The CE notified HHS and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the C...
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 | 552 | May 16, 2023 | 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 3,900 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 27, 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: 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 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.