HHS OCR report ยท 2018
City of Houston Medical Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- City of Houston Medical Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 34,637
- Submission date
- Mar 22, 2018
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The City of Houston Medical Plan, the covered entity (CE), reported that a laptop containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 34,637 individuals, was stolen from the car of an employee. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, social security numbers, lab results, medications, and diagnoses. In response to this breach incident, the CE notified OCR, affected individuals, and the media. Additionally, the CE updated its policies regarding the retention of...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the City of Houston Medical Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 34,637 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 22, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 City of Houston 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 City of Houston Medical Plan.