HHS OCR report · 2018
New Mexico Retiree Health Care Authority data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- New Mexico Retiree Health Care Authority
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 586
- Submission date
- Oct 2, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On September 27, 2018, the covered entity (CE), New Mexico Retiree Health Care Authority, mailed a summary of benefits packets to approximately 586 members, including the members’ names, lists of dependents, and the last four digits of their social security numbers, to the wrong address as a result of human error. To mitigate the impermissible disclosures, the CE implemented appropriate safeguards and updated its HIPAA policies and training. The CE provided breach notification to HHS and a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the New Mexico Retiree Health Care Authority data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 586 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 2, 2018.
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 New Mexico Retiree Health Care Authority 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 New Mexico Retiree Health Care Authority.