HHS OCR report ยท 2023
VA Department of Medical Assistance Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- VA Department of Medical Assistance Services
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 928
- Submission date
- Sep 14, 2023
- 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), VA Department of Medical Assistance Services, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 928 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and dates of birth. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and the CE and BA implemented additional admini...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the VA Department of Medical Assistance Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 928 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 14, 2023.
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 VA Department of Medical Assistance Services 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 VA Department of Medical Assistance Services.