#vsp

Now that we're approved we all need to watch out because they'll be looking for any reason to performance people out. Those that are staying behind, be sure to watch your back. Spoke to two different people leaders today and they confirmed layoffs are coming.

Yeah the more I think about it this was pretty shady what they did to us. Led to believe 9/1/26 (this is the date on the initial offer package) then to find out up to 2028 for some people's approval date. That's absurd! The VSP information we initially received could have said "assumption of September 1 2026 with the possibility of future dates being extended to 11/2026, 12/2016, 3/2027, 5/2027, 7/2027, 8/2027, through 2028 blah blah blah (y'all get my drift)
Even if it just simply said " with assumption of approval date into 2028"
I have no respect for Centene anymore.

Anyone have any idea if theyre laying people off from the call center?? I know of at least 2 people in claims ( not analyst or anything) people who take the calls from the providers who got vsp offers…..but what about the ones who worked here only a year like myself? I see lots of people post all over about what their managers say or theyre in IT or a case manager with all of this different information, im just hoping to get some answers to help some friends and myself

Was really hoping VSP was going to at least leave the ones staying behind to work with other people who didn't hate their jobs. I hope the ppl in my department all got the September date, December at the latest.

Angrier than usual people is not what I was looking forward to.

I have no proof, but I have a feeling those who were approved to leave on 9/4 were already going to get cut.

I have seen many posts with people upset (understandably so), that their separation dates are in 2027. my guess is those in the later groups have positions that were not going to get cut. they have been deemed essential. I do not believe these people will be a part of a future layoff.

it does look like those in certain functions were given later dates?

Which departments are most likely to be affected? Can any claims analysts that took the vsp tell us what their separation date is? I am under claims and just want to feel like I can breathe again.

I applied for the VSP. I got approved. My separation date is in May 2027. I have been looking for another job since they pulled bonuses, PFP's etc off table the beginning of 2023 even more so after the Sept 2023 Lay Off leak. This whole thing is a sham....a PR stunt for the earnings call July 28th. Some say too many people applied - cool they didn't have to approve them all. It was bad enough giving a separation date of September but 8 months out? A year? The absolute mind f**k of it all is despicable. The only difference between those that didn't apply and those that did is "severance" and being locked into employment unless you quit before your separation date. BUT ALL OF you now will have the constant anxiety of being laid off at any given moment as has been the course since 2023 for most of us. And they did say in the agreement you can be subjected to involuntary layoffs even if you got the VSP.

I, after 3 years of applying out, landed another role and will be out next week. I wish everyone luck but don't let your guard down. None of the way this went makes any sense whatsoever and I believe there is an agenda and it is not good. What this company did to its employees is nothing short of psychological te---r and torture. Oh and KARMA IS A BI--H make no mistake. The company will reap what it sows eventually and I have a hunch it already is.

That is all! Stuck here until Aug 2027 separation date

With the staggering dates, will there be involuntary layoffs mid August? If so, these employees would have been identified for the restructuring. Is there an explanation anywhere of why those that didn’t opt for VSP haven’t been notified and will their dates be extended until possibly Nov 2027?

How does the severance turn out if extended into 2027- do you more? Do take the original severance and still earn a paycheck? Pro rated bonus for 2027 apply? Anyone know

Has anyone been able to negotiate their separation date or withdraw their VSP? Mine is for May 2027 and at this point I rather withdraw the VSP if possible because this is laughable. My PL informed me I could withdraw last week and I declined as I didnt know the sepeartion date would be so far out

Wasn't eligible for VSP but reading about how late of a "separation date" some people are getting is crazy. If you are unhappy with your date can you back out? I can see where some people found this misleading (they thought they would be leaving in September).

My thought is so many of us applied that they couldn't hold up their end of benefits for everyone to depart in Sept. The added dates allow at least one large depart per quarter for a full year! If we quit between now and our separation date - OVER A YEAR FROM NOW (!!!!!!!) they don't have to pay us anything!

My date is 9/4 but I’ve only seen ppl posting dates in 2027. Am I alone?

I was approved for VSP with a 3/19/27 separation date. The email says my severance benefits will be recalculated based on years of service as of 1/31/27. Anyone know why this is not calculated based off my time at the company as of my actual separation date?

I was just told that to receive the vsp, you MUST be working the full two weeks before your separation date. So if you have any pre-approved pto in the system already, they will expect you to change those dates….or appeal (somehow).

Got my separation date - Nov 12 2027. This is ridiculous. I'm in UM concurrent review, and I'm so sick of this company constantly devaluing our work. We're expected to do 2.16 cases per hour, but somehow we're also supposed to attend meetings, trainings, and everything else without the metric changing.

How is that reasonable? I can't sit through a one-hour meeting and still complete 2.16 cases per hour. I'm one person. Leadership created impossible expectations and punish us for not meeting them.

You have worked for this company who tries every day to squeeze the life blood out of you and you have been successful. Whether your end date is 45 days or 450 days, you can do this. Make it till the end and squeeze this company for every penny possible.

Is it possible this will spill over into Tuesday?

For this situation where VSP was accepted but the end date is like 6-16 months from now, has this happened in other companies? This all seems like the company’s attempt to CYA themselves with their mistake of offering VSP to everyone. It just seems like Centene doesn’t want to give out too much VSP benefits, and they’re hoping for attrition, that folks (who clearly signed up for VSP) will either leave on their own or get PIP’d or get fired.
Since there’s no job protection during this 9-16 period, what else can we do? I’m curious if anyone has thought about contacting a lawyer to review this situation. I’m not planning to initiate that myself, but if someone wants to form a group to explore that, please sign me up!

I got 12/11 date as well…kinda bummed but I know Dec will be here before you know it. Just hoping that payout will be before Christmas…blessings to everyone on the next journey.

Are notifications for the VSP going out in Alphabetical order?

So let me get this straight. According to the VSP FAQ - Following the VSP, we do expect that we will need to make further restructuring decisions, and expect to notify anyone whose role is impacted by mid-August. NOW the ones who want to go have to wait it out till next year, but the ones who didn’t take or were not eligible for VSP could be let go? Please please make this make sense? How? And why?

With some many people getting dates a year or more from now (way past the original September 2026 date) it seems pretty obvious they are hoping people just quit. This will save them money in the long run not having to pay out lump sums.

Such a slap in the face and a sh-tshow.

So does the vsp amount get updated if term date is for next year because the package has end date for this year

Any authorization specialist get a VSP approval/denial?

VSP accepted for 8/27/2027 - what the heck?!

Anyone else still waiting to get your VSP verdict ?

My vsp was accepted but my separation date is 05/14/2027 😮

CM here. Last day is December 11th 2026 due to work needs

Last day of work will be March 19, 2027.

VSP accepted but separation date is not until March 2027!! Mixed emotions. Hope they dont throw some shady behavior until them and really pay us out! Glad I still have some time. Bummed I need to take the IRR test #iykyk hahaha

last day is 9/4 and I'm a service coordinator

Just received email at 12:16pm. VSP accepted. Separation date 9/4/26. Thank God. Get me out of this toxic company.

My VSP application was accepted, what happens now?
• Please notify your people leader of your VSP application acceptance and work together to plan for a successful transition of your responsibilities. Centene will proactively notify your people leader of your acceptance by July 31; therefore, we encourage you to connect with your people leader in advance of this notification

No email yet. Can't wait for them to send it. This is nerve wracking. Good luck to everyone that applied for the VSP. Good luck to those in Florida with the layoffs. Good luck to the ones staying. This is is going to be the longest day ever.

Employee FAQs document has been updated with a new section A entitled, "NEW FAQS AS OF JULY 27, 2026."
A1. My VSP Application was accepted, what happens now?
A2. What happens if I am approved for the VSP, but my separation date is later that I expected?
A3. Can I decline an extended separation date and still receive VSP benefits?
A4. If I am assigned a later separation date, can I apply for another role at Centene?
A5. Will my benefits continue if my separation date is extended?
A6. When would I received the payments of severance benefit if my separation date is extended?
A7. How does a later separation date affect the severance benefits?
A8. How does a later separation date affect 2026 bonus and the amount in lieu of bonus for severance?
A9. Who should I contact if I have questions about my separation date, bonus impact, or VSP benefits?
A10. How do I update the email address on file for the VSP website?