HHS OCR report ยท 2021
MultiPlan data breach
MultiPlan, a business associate in New York, reported a breach affecting 214,956 individuals to HHS OCR on Jun 24, 2021.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- MultiPlan
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 214,956
- Submission date
- Jun 24, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), MultiPlan, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 214,956 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, email addresses, dates of birth, claims and health insurance information, and Social Security numbers. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA sanctioned the responsible employee, revised it...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the MultiPlan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 214,956 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 24, 2021.
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 MultiPlan 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 MultiPlan.