HHS OCR report · 2015
Affinity Health Plan, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Affinity Health Plan, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 721
- Submission date
- Sep 14, 2015
- 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), Affinity Health Plan, Inc., mistakenly sent renewal letters to members that contained a different member’s name and address and their children’s names and identification numbers and coverage information. The breach affected 497 heads of household and 224 children. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE placed a hold on outgoing bulk mailings. As a result of OCR’s investigation, the CE reviewed a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Affinity Health Plan, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity Health Plan, Inc. | NY | Health Plan | 344,579 | Apr 14, 2010 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Affinity Health Plan, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 721 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 14, 2015.
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 Affinity Health Plan, 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 Affinity Health Plan, Inc..