HHS OCR report ยท 2020
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
- 6,120
- Submission date
- Jan 31, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services, the covered entity (CE), reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 6,120 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Medicaid identification numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguard...
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 | 1,229,333 | Sep 18, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services | VA | Health Plan | 423,824 | Aug 9, 2023 | 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 6,120 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 31, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, 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.