HHS OCR report · 2015
Fidelis Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Fidelis Care
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 687
- Submission date
- Dec 15, 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), Fidelis Care, mailed diabetes and kidney health letters to the wrong members. The letters contained the names, addresses, and identification numbers of 638 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS and affected individuals and offered credit monitoring. Upon discovering the breach, the CE performed a risk assessment, As a result of OCR’s investigation, the CE revised its safeguards policy regarding the printing of documents containing protected health ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Fidelis Care
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelis Care | NY | Health Plan | 738 | Dec 15, 2015 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Fidelis Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 687 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 15, 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 Fidelis Care 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 Fidelis Care.