HHS OCR report · 2023
Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 1,229,333
- Submission date
- Sep 18, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,229,333 individuals. The PHI involved included names, birthdates, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, claims and financial information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE and BA implemented additional administ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services | VA | Health Plan | 423,824 | Aug 9, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services | VA | Health Plan | 6,120 | Jan 31, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,229,333 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 18, 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 Virginia 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 Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services.