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HIPAA Penalty Calculator

Estimate potential financial penalties for HIPAA violations based on HHS Office for Civil Rights penalty tiers. Understand the financial risk of non-compliance.

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Tier 1: Unknowing Violation

Individual did not know (and by exercising reasonable diligence would not have known) that they violated HIPAA

$100 - $50,000 per violation

Tier 2: Reasonable Cause

Violation due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect

$1,000 - $50,000 per violation

Tier 3: Willful Neglect (Corrected)

Violation due to willful neglect but corrected within 30 days

$10,000 - $50,000 per violation

Tier 4: Willful Neglect (Not Corrected)

Violation due to willful neglect and not corrected within 30 days

$50,000 - $50,000 per violation

Each identical violation occurring on separate days counts as a separate violation

Maximum penalties are capped at $25,000 per calendar year for identical violations

For breach scenarios, estimate potential class action or state attorney general penalties

Examples of Tier 1: Unknowing Violation
  • •Minor security gap discovered during routine audit
  • •Unintentional disclosure due to technical glitch
  • •First-time administrative oversight with no harm

Calculate Your Risk

Select a violation tier and enter the details to see estimated penalties

Understanding HIPAA Penalty Tiers

How Penalties Are Determined

  • • Level of negligence (unknowing to willful neglect)
  • • Whether violation was corrected within 30 days
  • • Number of individuals affected
  • • Duration of violation
  • • Financial condition of the entity
  • • History of prior compliance

Criminal Penalties

  • • Tier 1: Up to $50,000 fine and 1 year in prison
  • • Tier 2 (false pretenses): Up to $100,000 and 5 years
  • • Tier 3 (intent to sell/transfer): Up to $250,000 and 10 years
  • • Applies to individuals who knowingly violate HIPAA
  • • Prosecuted by Department of Justice

Avoid These Penalties

The best way to avoid HIPAA penalties is proactive compliance. Our experts can help you identify gaps and implement the right safeguards before violations occur.