HHS OCR report ยท 2023
VNS Health Health Plans data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- VNS Health Health Plans
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 103,775
- Submission date
- Aug 14, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), VNS Health Health Plans, reported that a software application used by its business associate (BA) exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 103,775 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, phone numbers, email addresses, The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the VNS Health Health Plans data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 103,775 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 14, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 VNS Health Health Plans 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 VNS Health Health Plans.