HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Dean Health Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Dean Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Wisconsin
- Individuals affected
- 1,311
- Submission date
- Jun 15, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On June 7, 2018, the covered entity (CE), Dean Health Plan, discovered that due to a human error it sent certain reminder letters to the wrong addresses. This breach affected 1,311 individuals' protected health information (PHI) and included patients' names and their primary care facilities. Following the breach, the CE required staff to review its policy on document delivery, which ensures accuracy of information leaving its business area--including names and addresses. The CE provided br...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Dean Health Plan
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Health Plan | WI | Health Plan | 960 | Nov 11, 2015 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Dean Health Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,311 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 15, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Dean 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 Dean Health Plan.