HHS OCR report ยท 2022
City of Cincinnati Health Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- City of Cincinnati Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 9,769
- Submission date
- Jun 16, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), City of Cincinnati Health Plan, reported that the protected health information (PHI) of 9,769 individuals was inadvertently posted on its procurement websites. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, claims information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and im...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the City of Cincinnati Health Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,769 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 16, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 City of Cincinnati 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 City of Cincinnati Health Plan.