HHS OCR report ยท 2022
CareOregon data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CareOregon
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 8,022
- Submission date
- Oct 5, 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), CareOregon reported that due to an error in its mail merging system, it mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 8,022 individuals to unintended recipients. The PHI involved included names and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE corrected the mail merging system and implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by CareOregon
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CareOregon | OR | Health Plan | 6,988 | Dec 26, 2025 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Under investigation |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CareOregon data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,022 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 5, 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 CareOregon 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 CareOregon.