HHS OCR report ยท 2022
TennCare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- TennCare
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 1,694
- Submission date
- Sep 9, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), TennCare, reported that a computer error caused some people to be added to incorrect household accounts and may have caused people from one household to view information from another household. The breach affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,694 individuals. The PHI involved included names, identification numbers, dates of birth, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach,...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by TennCare
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TennCare | TN | Health Plan | 2,300 | Jul 27, 2026 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the TennCare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,694 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 9, 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: Network Server, 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 TennCare 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 TennCare.