HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Superior HealthPlan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Superior HealthPlan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 2,781
- Submission date
- Jun 1, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Superior HealthPlan, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 2,781 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. OCR has initiated a compliance review of the business associate regarding this breach.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Superior HealthPlan
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior HealthPlan | TX | Health Plan | 3,748 | Dec 29, 2020 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Superior HealthPlan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,781 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 1, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Superior HealthPlan 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 Superior HealthPlan.