I hear Rat is rebadging many teams to vendors. anyone knows.?
700 on the chopping block …
“Anthem employs 1,600 in Missouri, of which 1,200 are based in St. Louis, though many work remotely. Only about 500 will be relocating to the new downtown space, a move that is expected to be completed by fall 2025”
Should I leave so soon?
I’ve been at Elevance for less than four months, and now I’ve got an offer from a company I’ve been eyeing for years. I’m not thrilled or upset about my current job, but I can’t help but wonder if leaving now is the right move. Would it be wrong to... — read more
Executive Leaders Info/Photo Removed
Have you guys noticed that? All of their photos, titles, etc have been removed from the site? Not only for elevance health but all of the competition too. Leadership is scared. However you can still google their name/title and info and photos pops up... — read more
Career Progression is a joke
How come some people get Director AI Technology role, even tho they dont know sh-t about AI and technical skills. Some people are left out becoz their managers are su-kers and dont recognize talent well.
Frozen Pension Plan
When rif'd do we get the funds in our Frozen Pension Plan?
Complete Chaos
We are drowning in CCA (Carelon) under Jaleisha. Nobody cares. The teams are fed up and moral well there is none. A few managers/Directors seem to do ok at surface level feeding into the VP. It’s just a horrible environment, no resources, new... — read more
Afraid of going to the office due to potential violence
It's happened in the past - protesters actually got INTO the Mason office. In this current atmosphere I am literally afraid to go to a centralized location where we are easier targets for some nutjob like the one who ki-led the UHC CEO.
I’m overworked out of my mind
Nobody is even paying attention to the fact that some teams have been reduced to skeleton crews. We’ve been losing people left and right through layoffs and quitting, and all that ever changes is that more work falls on the rest of us. My team got to... — read more
Thank God for Medicare
All this B---- being pulled off by the private sectors, I LOVE medicae. No prior authorizations, will pay for anesthesia. No bills..no stress. No CEOs getting shot. No Messing with people lives..I'm just saying
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Won’t Pay for the Complete Duration of Anesthesia for Patients’ Surgical Procedures
So it begins. https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/newsroom/news-releases/2024/11/anthem-blue-cross-blue-shield-will-not-pay-complete-duration-of-anesthesia-for-surgical-procedures
Staff VP salaries
How much do staff vps earn on average?
What does Felicia Norwood do?
How does she generate $.10 of revenue for this organization?
My Choice PTO
What is this and who/what does this refer to please?
Anthem BCBS NY,CT &MO Anesthesia Payments
wtENTIREf!! https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/newsroom/news-releases/2024/11/anthem-blue-cross-blue-shield-will-not-pay-complete-duration-of-anesthesia-for-surgical-procedures “In an unprecedented move, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plans... — read more
Hybrid exceptions
Has anyone successfully been hired into a new "hybrid" role in the last year or so, but you live >50 miles from a PP? Curious how were go about getting an exception? I am still virtual as I don't live anywhere near a PP. Am I stuck in my role... — read more
Gails version of a Hallmark Special
City girl's car breaks down while driving through a small town. Parts will take several days to deliver so she has to stay for a few days. She meets the nicest couple at an Inn. She gets a great nights sleep. They feed her the best breakfast, after... — read more
IMPORTANT: Attention Provides, Acct Mgrs & Lawyers
REPOST FROM: OP+1vCYAYw0 ATTENTION: Payer Relations, Account Managers, and Lawyers for Providers. If you read this which I know some hospital Executives do. I would stand FIRM on any negotiations with Elevance. We are NOT equipped to handle... — read more
Navigating Change in Healthcare: Anthem’s Plans for 2025
As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, Anthem is preparing for significant organizational changes in the coming year. Leaders across the organization have been tasked with making difficult decisions to align with market realities, including... — read more
The Nerve
How about the nerve of Felicia Norwood wanting to speak about trust with her insider trading 6.2 million sale of stock. Bye Felicia!
CEO of United Healthcare ki-led in NY
Wow https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/12/04/us/brian-thompson-united-healthcare-death
What the?!
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12/04/nyregion/brian-thompson-uhc-ceo-shot
Goodbye Georgia Medicaid
Georgia Medicaid just announced their intent to award the new Medicaid contracts. Amerigroup is not on the list of selected companies. Does anyone know if GBD layoffs to date factored in the loss of Georgia Medicaid? I knew we had bid to get a... — read more
Unemployed - just in time for the holidays
My last day was 11/15, and I didn't realize how depressing being unemployed during the Holidays would be. Thanksgiving was awkward and sad, I am not looking forward to Christmas... it will just be absolutely depressing. I feel for anyone who's last... — read more
VP’s and Executives need to cut their bonuses
Elevance is spiraling out of control…cut the leadership bonuses!!! Until mid February now there’s months of negotiations for the worker bees bonuses and merit raises…it’s ridiculous. The Pennie’s given to colleagues below VP level is shameful!!!!!... — read more
Carelon is HORRIBLE
This place is a zoo!!!!! Nobody knows what the heck they are doing…just chasing their tails. VP of Staff upward should be let go! Never seen such a rat race! If you think it’s rough now it’s going to get worse and worse in 2025.
I hope I’ll be among the laid off in January
I’ve been looking for another job. I just can’t stand it here anymore. Dealing with claims is ki-ling me. How can mgmt sleep at night?
Any Rif's today 12/02
I am out of the office this week. Wondering if anyone knows if Rif's occurred today. Thanks
My Choice PTO
I’m hearing so many rumors. Is this all associates? I’m hearing they are keeping it on the down low so our hours go to sick bank.
LayOff’s and offshoring
I hope trump administration comes in and gives higher ups a kick on there but to stop offshoring and bring back jobs to US.
I’m so ashamed to work for Elevance
I don’t believe we help or support our members. We run meeting to meeting using Elevance slang that nobody understands as our software is severely outdated. A dash of AI that will fix it wait there is no budget…ok so Gail throws a crumb and says... — read more
Claim Issue - On Hold for 45 Minutes
I finally found out what it is like to be a member due to a claim not being paid and was on hold for 45 minutes. What a joke.
Are we safe until January?
If January layoffs are confirmed, does that mean that at least December will be safe and we can celebrate holidays with family in peace? Well, not exactly in peace since we know what's coming, but I think you know what I mean.
Badge in policy for associates
Are associates required to badge in 3 or 4 times per month?
Webtime clock
Thoughts on the email sent to all associates on Friday ? Another way of the company trying to micro manage . It is terrible here in CSBD
CARELON IS A CESSPOOL
Overly frustrated with what it takes to get anything accomplished. Your hands are tied with resources as departments are running thin and colleagues are doing 3 or 4 persons workload. The platforms are horrendous! Barely raises and Elevance now that... — read more
January 2025 Lay offs confirmed.
Managers are already being asked to reduce their teams and draft the names. Be prepared.
Gail inducted?
How the heck was Gail inducted the Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Business? That was a TERRIBLE decision.