- State
- CA
- Covered entity type
- Health Plan
- Individuals affected
- 1,977
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- 9/23/2026
- Last seen in OCR export
- 9/23/2026
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Molina Healthcare of Ohio, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) mailed the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 1,977 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE and BA provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative safeguards. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Change history
- 9/23/2026Added to OCR's archive list
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, Breach Portal. Records are reproduced as published; entity names and figures are OCR's.