HHS OCR report ยท 2023
City of Cleveland Health Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- City of Cleveland Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 15,206
- Submission date
- Jan 20, 2023
- 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 Cleveland Health Plan, inadvertently posted the protected health information (PHI) of 15,206 individuals to a public website. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, medication information, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the City of Cleveland Health Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,206 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 20, 2023.
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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland Health Plan.