HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Medical Card System/MCS-HMO/MCS Advantage/MCS Life data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Medical Card System/MCS-HMO/MCS Advantage/MCS Life
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Puerto Rico
- Individuals affected
- 115,000
- Submission date
- Nov 9, 2010
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
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Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Medical Card System/MCS-HMO/MCS Advantage/MCS Life data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 115,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 9, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other, Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Card System/MCS-HMO/MCS Advantage/MCS Life 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 Card System/MCS-HMO/MCS Advantage/MCS Life.