HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Geisinger Health Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Geisinger Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 2,872
- Submission date
- Feb 28, 2021
- 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), Geisinger Health Plan, reported that due to a mailing error, the protected health information of 2,872 individuals was viewable on a cover letter. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Geisinger Health Plan
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geisinger Health Plan | PA | Health Plan | 2,814 | Sep 7, 2016 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Geisinger Health Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,872 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 28, 2021.
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 Geisinger 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 Geisinger Health Plan.