HHS OCR report ยท 2013
Group Health Incorporated data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Group Health Incorporated
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 1,771
- Submission date
- Jan 2, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
OCR opened an investigation of the covered entity (CE), Group Health Insurance, after it reported that postcard reminders were sent to 1,771 subscribers. The protected health information (PHI) involved included social security numbers within a series of other numbers inscribed on the outside of the postcard. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, the media, and affected individuals, and posted substitute notice on its website. Upon discovery of the breach, the CE suspended its mailin...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Group Health Incorporated
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Health Incorporated | NY | Health Plan | 802 | Aug 27, 2014 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Group Health Incorporated data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,771 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 2, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Group Health Incorporated 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 Group Health Incorporated.