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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)

VISN 08 West Palm Beach, FL

Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 15, 2011. Also cited in 369 other reports.


Report ID: SPE000000059617, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Reported Entity: VISN 08 West Palm Beach, FL

Issue:

Veteran A received a Medical Care Cost Recovery (MCCR) account activity statement and income verification statement in error, which was intended for Veteran B. Both Veterans have the same first and last names, but different SSN's and mailing addresses. Update: 03/15/11:Veteran B will receive a notification letter.

Outcome:

MCCR Supervisor notified to confirm and correct addresses of both Veterans. Veteran A has returned the statement to VA Health Resource Center (HRC).PO confirmed that the supervisor has verified that the addresses are now correct for both Veterans. Notification letter sent to the Veteran.

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