#health

Anyone have experience getting approved to work remotely to help a family member with medical issues? My mom lives with me and broke her hip a while back. She’s coming home from rehab soon and I need to work from home for a while to be safe. She’s fine with her walker so I don’t need to help her all day. With WPE changes, wondering if it’s even worth my time applying.

Since I left a few months ago, I'm a new man. I didn't even realize how bad that place had become for my health. If you're finding yourself adding more and more medication on your list, try finding something else. You'll be shocked how your health will improve once you're out of there.

I have a week planned vacation during my notice period. Do I have to cancel my trip? I cannot risk getting "fired" due to concerns of health insurance and family medical issues.

I am guessing yes. How are you handling it? Is your management aware? Mine has increased substantially. I don't know how long this lasts but health can take the back seat only for so long.

New Ebola strain. Not good. The last time there was Ebola evacuation from Nigeria they had employees stay and only families leave. No thank you.

I understand that AI can help automate some processes, but it is NOT the answer! So many people hate talking to automated call centers and crave human-connection and understanding. AI cannot do ALL of the jobs Centene is erasing! It's been proven that AI makes horrific and literally fatal-mistakes. Who is liable when AI starts causing member-deaths? People, we've seen the current headlines of AI directing people to un-alive themselves, we've seen the movies--we know how this ends! :'(

With all the news coming out about Covid and the vaccines, any thoughts on a class action lawsuit against AT&T for mandating shots in order to return to work?

Lane Regional Medical Center has confirmed workforce reductions due to significant financial challenges. The organization is experiencing a difficult period financially. These layoffs are a direct consequence of the ongoing fiscal pressures. The hospital is taking steps to address its financial situation. Further details on the extent of the layoffs were not immediately available.

Baton Rouge, LA

https://www.wafb.com/video/2026/08/07/lane-regional-confirms-layoffs-amid-financial-woes-2/

In huddle this week, our PL said our debt SHOULD be safe. Anybody else in UM for Medicare hear the same? She briefly brushed past it so it didn’t seem super confident. Not sure if I should be happy or maybe we’re just safe FOR NOW. 😭

Registered nurses are set to protest significant layoffs impacting over 175 staff members across 17 CommonSpirit Health hospitals in California. The nurses' union argues these reductions, affecting both ancillary and nursing roles, will compromise patient care quality. They specifically cite concerns about the elimination of pediatric unit nurses at California Hospital Medical Center. The union believes the healthcare system is prioritizing profits over patient well-being. Nurses are concerned about increased workloads and potential delays in patient treatment.

Los Angeles, California

https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/registered-nurses-to-protest-layoffs-at-17-commonspirit-health-hospitals-in-california

Why does nobody address the condition of the offices and the health hazards they may impose. Conditions are extremely unsanitary, and I believe as an organization we can do better…how do we gain some momentum in this regard as going into the office is required, but there is no care around, cleaning areas, and air quality is very questionable. Where do we start so we can improve?

Jersey City's Department of Health and Human Services presented a proposed budget of $8.2 million, a significant decrease from its requested $12.59 million. This reduction will impact services, leading to shorter clinic hours and appointment-only licensing. Eight provisional layoffs have already affected the department, the most of any city agency. The department is actively seeking new grants and exploring revenue streams to offset the cuts. These budget adjustments are part of a larger city effort to address a substantial structural deficit.

Jersey City, New Jersey

https://hudsonreporter.com/news/jersey-city/jersey-city-health-budget-cuts-layoffs/

Weird for HealthNet to donate 4 million to a random housing complex in California when we are laying off people. You're actively making more potential homeless people.

Fingers crossed for everyone.

What is the company’s policy on mari--ana? Do they still test HQ employees?

What happens to health coverage after you get laid off? I'm really stressed about losing mine and can't afford to be without it.

I'm so drained from working here that it's started affecting my health. For the first time in my life, I'm on blood pressure medication. I've been trying to find a new job, but nothing seems to be working out.

13.8 days required this month, so you need to be in 14 days or get talked to.

I plan to just go in 12 days and let it be. It’s freaking 95 degrees where I am at and now the air quality is bad, way too dangerous to suffer in extreme heat and hazardous air just so I can sit by myself and talk to my co workers on team.

Anyone just going to say f it or are you doing 14?

I would have thought that air quality being in the hazardous range would have been justification to work from home but I reckon not.

The air is terrible here in Chicago. Why haven't they closed the offices?! They care about our health right? Nope, swipe that badge!

My son had a minor asthma attack tonight. In Minneapolis, we've been advised to shut windows, turn off air conditioners so that we can breathe inside our own homes and avoid going outside. The heat index is expected to be in the upper 90's tomorrow. The current air quality index is 520 (hazardous). Downtown parking is limited and taking public transportation requires standing outside, waiting for the bus/lightrail and the walking several blocks to get to the office.

It's incredible to me that we have had to normalize and navigate new infectious pathogens, violent government occupations of our cities and global warming events such as this and yet the MC requires us to strictly adhere to 1990's style work requirements.

I've been following the rules. I dress business casual, take the bus downtown or pay $20 a day for parking, walk a few blocks and then I sit alone and interact with no one except the clerk at the nearby coffee shop for the entire time I'm there. I don't work with a single person at my hub. And I work in STEM, so there's no reason whatsoever for me to be there if none of my coworkers are there. The time, effort and money it costs me to go sit by myself, under florescent lights in a mostly empty office space feels at the very least absurd and at most, intentionally cruel.

I already know the MC won't address this or show that they care in any way. This might be the last straw for me. I can't take one more obstacle in the way of simply doing the job I was hired to do. I'm a single parent, the air outside is hazardous and I'm currently stressing about meeting my RTO metrics for July. This is beyond stupid. It's malicious.

Alameda Health System has successfully rescinded 92 planned layoffs thanks to a significant county funding allocation. The $19.3 million in one-time funding will also ensure the continuation of two vital behavioral health programs. This financial support was approved as part of Alameda County's latest budget. The allocation aims to address the health system's substantial deficit and prevent workforce reductions. An independent performance audit is also slated to examine the system's operations for potential improvements.

Oakland, California

https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/alameda-health-system-rescinds-92-layoffs-after-193m-county-allocation

Sure transformed their health…

https://www.npr.org/2026/07/06/nx-s1-5879413/medicare-dr-g-plan-coverage-premiums-wellcare

If I was still there, this is the kind of stuff I’d point AI at first. Fix your sh-t. This is embarrassing. How does this even happen?

What’s your final answer? Are you staying opted in? Why or why not? Hmmmmm? There is just soooo much to look forward to! It’s gonna be Hhhuuuuuuggggeeeeee!! Centene is gonna be the biggest and bestest health plan EVER! No one has ever seen anything like it!

Per Health Payer Specialist - Centene is set to stop covering the Medicaid expansion population in Arkansas. Estimating the move will cost $700 million in annual premiums. Launching Medicaid work requirements alongside Nebraska and Montana.

I have a necessary surgery that needs me to be on 6 to 8 weeks short term disability leave. Would that put me at risk for layoff after I return from medical leave?

Woke up sick today. Would like to get some stuff done but definitely shouldn't go in and spread it around.

Will the Cobra coverage only apply for medical? Will vision and dental be covered?

i got let go May 19. still can't find a job. not surprise. According to NetApp, they will continue to pay 3-4 months of Health Insurance before July 18, but need to enroll or sign up before July 18. They never mentioned how to enroll or any link, Anyone got let go might be in the same boat. can you share? thanks

The Fort Smith Board of Directors will discuss a letter. This letter asks the Arkansas General Assembly for a new requirement. Hospitals would need to provide written notice before ending major services. This discussion follows Baptist Health-Fort Smith's recent department closures. These closures included labor and delivery, oncology, and other services.

Fort Smith, Arkansas

https://www.rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2026/jun/22/legislators-expected-at-fort-smith-board-of/

Any idea on how Medicaid Indiana is doing?

With the VSP deadlines approaching, it’s obvious headcount is getting slashed. I'm also thinking about how this margin recovery squeeze is going to butcher our 2027 benefits. Any visibility on the 2027 plan designs? Specifically, is the mandatory ICHRA rollout expanding to more states for 2027? They already forced Indiana staff off traditional group plans and onto individual marketplace stipends. Shifting more states to ICHRA seems like the ultimate corporate cost cutting move to completely offload insurance risk onto us. What state is next? More importantly, when will employees be told?
Our employee premiums jump every year while coverage gets gutted. It's the classic Centene irony—working for a healthcare giant with health benefits that are noticeably worse than our peers.
In the past, they took away bonuses and gave us tiny raises that were immediately eaten up by healthcare premium increases. Anyone have eyes on what the out-of-pocket maximums or wellness program changes look like for next year? If they change the plan designs any further, staying through this restructuring might not even be financially worth it.

Hillcrest HealthCare System announced a reduction in its local workforce. This decision affects less than one percent of its employees. The health system faces financial and operational challenges nationwide. Rising operating costs and changing reimbursement rates contributed to the decision. Hillcrest aims to strengthen the organization for the future.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

https://www.newson6.com/business/hillcrest-reduces-local-workforce

Do health care benefits continue during your severance package, or do they stop after the 60 day non-working period?

I heard last week the company is throwing money at expanding IF&M under a new brand name (Healthsprings) so they can compete against other blues in the Obamacare space. Is that actually happening??? Isnt IF&M already a failing market??? Why would this leadership team throw money away like this????

Are you remaining employees seeing the pattern yet that is happening across the health insurance industry?

Some saw this pattern 2 years ago and tried to speak out on it “team” calls but fell on deaf ears.

But I imagine, based on what I have been reading on Humana’s, Elevance, United Health, Optum, Cigna, Centene that you probably by now see what the overall strategy in personnel reduction and/or replacement.

It is most definitely a strategy and not in employee’s longterm best interest.

I'm considering taking a job working with Rx health plan clients. Is this a good department to work in? Any information is greatly appreciated because I don't want to leave my job for a worse opportunity.

Community Healthlink layoffs have increased to 127. The health provider is an affiliate of UMass Memorial Health. It will permanently close due to workforce shortages and shrinking demand. These layoffs are scheduled for July 31. UMass Memorial Health is working to find new operators for its services.

Worcester, Massachusetts

https://www.masslive.com/centralmass/2026/06/layoffs-at-closing-worcester-county-health-provider-jump-to-127.html

PacificSource Health Plans announced it will lay off 97 Oregon employees by July 31 as the nonprofit insurer scales back operations following its decision to exit Affordable Care Act marketplace plans in Oregon, Idaho, and Montana after 2026. Company officials said the cuts are necessary to align staffing with a smaller business footprint amid mounting financial and industry pressures. The changes will affect roughly 60,000 members who will need new coverage next year and come as Oregon's health insurance market undergoes significant consolidation and enrollment declines.

Make peace with the fact you could lose your job at any moment. It's less draining than the constant roller coaster. And at the end of the day, no job is worth sacrificing your health, peace, or well-being.

I've been thinking a lot about the people I've watched burn out here, the ones who stayed late every night, who answered emails on weekends, who pushed through stress headaches and sleepless nights because they thought it was what they had to do. Every single one of them would tell you now that it wasn't worth it. Their health declined, their relationships suffered, and the company didn't reward them for any of it. Your health matters more than their bottom line, and I wish I'd learned that lesson earlier.