Free Tool — 2026 Penalty Data

HIPAA Violation Cost Calculator

Estimate your potential HIPAA penalty exposure based on violation type, severity, and organization details. Updated with 2026 OCR penalty tiers.

Quick Answer: HIPAA violation penalties in 2026 range from $141 to $2,134,831 per violation category per year, organized into four tiers based on culpability. Additional costs include breach remediation ($180-$500+ per record), legal fees, OCR corrective action plans, reputational damage, and potential criminal charges. This calculator estimates your total exposure.
$16.7M
Largest Single HIPAA Fine
887
Breaches Reported in 2025
$2.1M
Max Per Violation Category/Year

Violation Details

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Organization Details

This affects the total cost including remediation and indirect costs.