HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Buckeye Health Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Buckeye Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 606
- Submission date
- Dec 29, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Buckeye Health Plan, reported that its business associate (BA) sent letters that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 606 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards and retrained its staff.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Buckeye Health Plan
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Health Plan | OH | Health Plan | 686 | May 16, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Buckeye Health Plan | OH | Health Plan | 2,334 | May 26, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Buckeye Health Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 606 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 29, 2020.
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 Buckeye Health Plan 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 Buckeye Health Plan.