HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Jefferson Health Plans data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Jefferson Health Plans
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 1,855
- Submission date
- May 18, 2026
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Jefferson Health Plans, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,855 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the media, and the affected individuals. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Jefferson Health Plans data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,855 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 18, 2026.
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 Jefferson Health Plans 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 Jefferson Health Plans.