HHS OCR report · 2013
Molina Healthcare of Texas, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Molina Healthcare of Texas, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 2,826
- Submission date
- Nov 26, 2013
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Molina Healthcare of Texas, Inc., inadvertently mailed Children Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) identification (ID) cards to the wrong households, affecting 2,826 individuals. This occurred due to a mismatch between program ID numbers in the CE’s system after the ID numbers were changed. The types of protected health information involved in the breach included names, addresses and other identifiers. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Molina Healthcare of Texas, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molina Healthcare of Texas, Inc. | TX | Health Plan | 2,826 | Dec 21, 2013 | Other | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Molina Healthcare of Texas, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,826 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 26, 2013.
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.
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 Molina Healthcare of Texas, 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 Molina Healthcare of Texas, Inc..