HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Oscar Insurance Corporation of Ohio data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Oscar Insurance Corporation of Ohio
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 505
- Submission date
- Jan 13, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Oscar Insurance Corporation of Ohio, reported that an employee of its vendor mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 505 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, claims information, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE and BA implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Oscar Insurance Corporation of Ohio data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 505 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 13, 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: 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 Oscar Insurance Corporation 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 Oscar Insurance Corporation of Ohio.