HHS OCR report · 2019
Fedcap Rehabilitation Services, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Fedcap Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 2,158
- Submission date
- Aug 29, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Fedcap Rehabilitation Services, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,158 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, passport numbers, financial and health insurance information, diagnoses, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Fedcap Rehabilitation Services, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,158 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 29, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Fedcap Rehabilitation Services, 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 Fedcap Rehabilitation Services, Inc..