HHS OCR report ยท 2020
CareSource West Virginia Co data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CareSource West Virginia Co
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 1,587
- Submission date
- Nov 11, 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), CareSource West Virginia Co., reported that its business associate inadvertently mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,587 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, clinical information, and diagnoses/conditions. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards. OCR obtained assurances that the CE implemented the corrective actions n...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CareSource West Virginia Co data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,587 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 11, 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 CareSource West Virginia Co 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 CareSource West Virginia Co.