Those w/ a last day of 09/04, have you received your severance agreement?

CenTeam, After a career defined by remarkable leadership and an unwavering dedication to transforming healthcare in our country, Drew Asher has announced his intention to step down from the CFO position on December 31st and retire from Centene at... — read more 

Sarah just sent a company email at that Drew Asher is leaving at the end of the year….anddddd discuss.

steps down as CFO 12/31/26, retires end of 2027.

Does anyone know if you apply for an internal position and you have all qualifications to land at least an interview. Would they consider keeping you and doing a transfer or they just want you out for good?

So I’m not very familiar with things like this. But curious as to if anyone has thought of maybe an ai class action lawsuit for taking our jobs or any jobs in general. Opinions or information on this. I just think if we don’t start standing up now to... — read more 

Anyone know what happens to employees who didn’t qualify for VSP because they have less than two years of service? Are they basically safe for now, or just not being considered until the next RIF round?

Calling out sick-will this impact my severance? Particularly on the last day. Note that I am in a state that has sick time laws and anti retaliation laws on the books.

For those of us who have 2027 seperation dates, thoughts on the company revisiting those and pushing them up? On my team we have May and August dates. I want to think the PL who pinned these dates had to provide some sort of staggered timeline and... — read more 

For positions who were laid off (not VSP) there’s over a 3 week period we’re still employed. Are people attending meetings and continuing to participate as usual during this period? Curious how others are handling expectations around work and... — read more 

I am writing this just wondering if anyone with more experience than me would be willing to share any tips on how much a person needs to have saved in case of layoff or having to leave due to the stress and all that. There's so much info out... — read more 

The majority of Centene jobs are going to be outsourced to India for pennies on the dollar. Think about it.....Why would they keep us and spend large US Salaries/Benefits costs, when they can take our work to India, utilize AI, and viola 1hr worth of... — read more 

I was certain that once most of the things were wrapped up, I'd be able to enjoy my weekends again. Yet here I am, still unable to let go and relax. I guess we've been under pressure for so long that some of us have forgotten what it's like not to... — read more 

I know many positions were lost but this question has been lingering in my head. Could the company have looked at how much family’s insurance costs them and decided some of us are too expensive? A lot of the one's that stayed don't have children or... — read more 

I’m not sure why analysts continue treating each new Centene C-suite promise as if the last one was delivered. In 2021, Centene told investors it was targeting a 3.3% adjusted net income margin, with the benefits of its margin-expansion plan... — read more 

How are they laying off left and right and then posting jobs on LinkedIn? Make it make sense

I am not going to lie or write platitudes. It took me by surprise and I has been not able to recover. Do I need to be sweet and write beautiful things??? AH ????

Do we know teams/depts that have been affected? As someone who wasn’t eligible for VSP and the reckoning fear of a layoff nearing. I am overwhelmed with the amount of work I am to inherit once my coworkers leave next month. -case management

The company has consistently performed at a low 3-star rating over the past decade, and now your main focus will be retention!-) GTFOH

Think this is getting added to the TriZetto algorithm? 😂 Centene denied 15% of standard Medicare Advantage prior auth requests in 2025. Then 93% of the denials that were appealed got overturned. But it was “one person at a time.”... — read more 

Love using this AI to do all the required trainings for Centene.

I got terminated at Centene. My performance was exceptional; I belonged to different groups and associations, participated in voluntary groups, helped and assisted other colleagues, completed trainings, and maintained exceptional metrics (more than... — read more 

Do you think AI is going to really replace humans in most jobs? Not only at Centene but other companies. How are we supposed to find jobs with other companies if they are or will be using AI too. Are we going to be a society of a bunch of homeless on... — read more 

Received an email from the out placement company about optional information sessions. It came from “Agreements” with subject “LHH Overview Session.” A very unassuming email, but has me extra vigilant now in monitoring my junk folder as I get closer... — read more 

I have made it through the VSP and involuntary separations. During the couple months of uncertainty I looked for another job. It’s not remote and would be working in a more stressful environment but one I’m used to as it’s what I did before. It is a... — read more 

With all the never-ending stress, I had to turn to medicating myself to prevent my blood pressure from skyrocketing. Not much I can do about my mental state, though.

Is there any way to appeal it?

Cognizant is rolling out a new AI platform for Centene. It will launch in 2027 and will replace most humans. What AI can’t do, they are hiring H1-B outsourcing. Look up Cognizant & Trizetto. This is the program Sarah was talking about in the last... — read more 

So my supervisor posted something in our teams chat……definitely a script but no one in our department was getting laid off. However im seeing some chatter on fb and LinkedIn that there’s potentially more layoffs to come? Anyone else know anything or... — read more 

If I were writing the Centene story, I’d assume the operating model is changing and spend my time figuring out what they’re replacing it with. Look at everything together: ACA pressure, Medicaid changes, state-plan exits and losses, Stars... — read more 

For those who were let go or knew someone who was let go due to RIF the past 3 days, were you or they tenured? Or was it mostly new hires that were let go?

Look. I’m stressed out like the next person. The lack of clarity is exhausting. BUT …. Today I saw 2 things on Instagram that helped (a little): (Search) Cows after they had been shampooed and conditioned Dogs under water Neither will... — read more 

Although I generally agree with the sentiment towards Sarah London, this would not have happened if our elected officials had crossed party lines to solve the issues with the cost of health insurance. Thanks to our friends in DC, people lost health... — read more 

What are Centene’s preferred agencies for Tech and Analytics roles i.e. TekSystems?

Make it make sense. You fire the employee who created the only system we use to track out daily work is out...but other employees were chosen to stay to now run said system....If they're reading this, you have the opportunity to claim your work bad.

I was curious if anyone knew should I put in a 2 week notice with everything going on? I need the work. But I hate to not put a notice in but I fear they will let me go that day. Was curious if there was a fine line with this and the layoffs and... — read more 

When the Storm Hits, Stand Tall I know there is anger. I know there is confusion. I know there are people walking into this week carrying disappointment, fear, and a whole lot of unanswered questions. Layoffs hurt. Watching positions disappear and... — read more 

Has anyone from the behavior health teams been laid off?

Are they gonna at least let us know when this first round is over so we can stop stressing for at least a little bit till the 2nd round… this company is making me hate them w how they’re keeping us in the dark.

https://www.benefitspro.com/2026/08/10/centene-employees-post-about-a-new-wave-of-layoffs/