HHS OCR report · 2017
MetroPlus Health Plan, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- MetroPlus Health Plan, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 15,212
- Submission date
- Sep 1, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
MetroPlus Health Plan, Inc., the covered entity (CE), reported a breach of PHI when an employee emailed Excel spreadsheets to her own and a family member’s personal email addresses. The PHI contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 15,212 members which included demographic information, limited medical information, and social security numbers. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE sanctioned the emplo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by MetroPlus Health Plan, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MetroPlus Health Plan, Inc. | NY | Health Plan | 31,980 | Nov 20, 2014 | Other | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the MetroPlus Health Plan, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,212 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 1, 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: 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 MetroPlus 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 MetroPlus Health Plan, Inc..