HHS OCR report · 2017
Emblem Health - GHI data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Emblem Health - GHI
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 703
- Submission date
- Feb 17, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A business associate (BA) of Group Health Inc., the covered entity (CE), impermissibly disclosed the protected health information (PHI) of 7,083 individuals when it mailed 2015 1095-B tax forms to the wrong members. The types of PHI involved in the breach included members’ names, addresses, dates of birth, and social security numbers. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals and the media, and provided free credit monitoring to the affected individuals. Following the...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Emblem Health - GHI
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emblem Health - GHI | NY | Health Plan | 81,122 | Nov 22, 2016 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Emblem Health - GHI data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 703 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 17, 2017.
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 Emblem Health - GHI 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 Emblem Health - GHI.