HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Medical Mutual of Ohio data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Medical Mutual of Ohio
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 6,119
- Submission date
- Sep 15, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Medical Mutual of Ohio, reported that an employee inadvertently emailed the protected health information (PHI) of 6,119 individuals to the wrong email address. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, clinical information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitoring and identity restoration services. Following t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Medical Mutual of Ohio
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Mutual of Ohio | OH | Health Plan | 1,377 | Aug 17, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Medical Mutual of Ohio | OH | Business Associate | 1,420 | Jan 27, 2014 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Medical Mutual of Ohio | OH | Health Plan | 643 | Dec 6, 2013 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Medical Mutual of Ohio data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,119 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 15, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Medical Mutual of Ohio 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 Medical Mutual of Ohio.