HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Community Health Choice Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Community Health Choice Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 2,489
- Submission date
- May 19, 2021
- 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), Community Health Choice, Inc., reported that its business associate mailed documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of 2,489 individuals, to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, mailing addresses, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Community Health Choice Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,489 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 19, 2021.
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 Community Health Choice Inc. 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 Community Health Choice Inc..