HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Citywide Health Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Citywide Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Utah
- Individuals affected
- 718
- Submission date
- Mar 24, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Citywide Health Plan, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 718 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, financial and claims information, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided complimentary identity monitoring services and implemented additional technical safeguards...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Citywide Health Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 718 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 24, 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 Citywide Health 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 Citywide Health Plan.