HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Celanese Medical PLan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Celanese Medical PLan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 704
- Submission date
- Aug 19, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Celanese Medical Plan, the covered entity, reported that an employee erroneously sent an email that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 704 individuals without using the blind copy function. The PHI involved included names and email addresses. The CE notified HHS and affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Celanese Medical PLan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 704 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 19, 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: Email.
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 Celanese Medical 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 Celanese Medical PLan.