HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Oscar Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Oscar Health
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 91,350
- Submission date
- Feb 27, 2026
- 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), Oscar Health, Inc., reported that an employee mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 91,350 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE enacted mailing system corrections. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Oscar Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 91,350 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 27, 2026.
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 Oscar Health 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 Oscar Health.