HHS OCR report · 2014
Molina Healthcare of New Mexico, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Molina Healthcare of New Mexico, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 4,744
- Submission date
- May 10, 2014
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On behalf of the covered entity (CE), Molina Healthcare of California Partner Plan, Inc., a business associate (BA) subcontractor, printed and mailed postcards to the CE’s former members addressed generically to “Resident” and containing a tracking number, that in some cases, was the member’s social security number. Approximately 4,744 individuals were affected by this breach. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media and posted substitute notification ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Molina Healthcare of New Mexico, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,744 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 10, 2014.
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 Molina Healthcare of New Mexico, Inc. 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 Molina Healthcare of New Mexico, Inc..