I was trying to click on Elevance Health because they, along with other of Optum’s competitors, seem to be going through almost exactly same challenges Optum is. Well, I accidentally clicked on Emblem Health, instead of Elevance, and their last post... — read more 

If you post for a job but do not get it until after your last day, do you still get severance?

Company News: The "Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards" - where out of 20 awards issued, 19 went to Optum India. Way to rub the outright, blatent, anti-USA descrimination into the faces of your employees, a--hats!

I got laid off almost two weeks ago. I received a personal and work email for a job offer. It’s Employee Installation Representative. It’s for 5 months. It would not mess with my severance. I would get paid what I was making. Has anyone else received... — read more 

Does anyone have insider info on the recent announcement that DF is stepping into a smaller role? Was he pushed out, or did he choose the move? RV Ops culture is abysmal in my experience, super high strung and controlling. How do people feel about... — read more 

If you think the layoffs in 2026 are bad, wait until the bloodbath coming in 2027.

Seems like no one has any official word on what restructure will look like, how many can expect to be cut, when it may be announced vs when it will take effect. Any word from the “rumor mill?” Seems to be all we have. I’m a CC in a heavy Humana... — read more 

I applied for an internal position in Feb, got some pay bump but I RIFed told last Thursday. My previous team has no opening for me and I was told I can apply for roles internally the next few weeks. WTF. Why would they hire someone internally... — read more 

Oct layoffs are not far off. I am starting mega thread to keep us all in the loop. Keep the info flowing y'all. Spill the teas, spin up those rumour mills. Talk to your directors/VPs etc y'all, stir some pots, n share the news. Thank you y'all!

Just for now, of course. But it's something.

I’m considering contacting a lawyer over being laid off. Would it be worth it?

Optum also filed notice indicating it plans to eliminate 57 positions at its Basking Ridge location. Those layoffs are scheduled to take effect Dec. 7, according to the notice.

If the contract ends in December, will PCR, SICC, and ALC layoffs happen starting in October? Or will they cut us right before Christmas? I’ve been a PCR for 6 years. Preparing for my next move. About what percentage of the staff will remain? At... — read more 

Starting a thread for today, please share your department and how many people eliminated. Good luck!

Not happening as you expect

Had 1:1 with Manager who asked what way I want to grow in the role, then discussed different roles that are currently posted to apply to. Even though I’ve never mentioned that I wanted to change or transfer roles. Is this a sign I’m being pushed out... — read more 

I am training offshore replacements and hoping this preserves my job. Anyone have insight?

Sharing of knowledge is like shucking oysters. You'll get nothing from anyone unless you pry it out. Everyone feels they have the upper hand if they hold the secret sauce. Products and solutions are being built the same way. In a vacuum. Little... — read more 

What is everyone hearing

Please share what you know.

Clinical Performance better off or worse than it was a year ago?

Any insight as to how many CCs are expected to be let go in the next few months? It feels like doom and gloom over here - not "if" but "when"...

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Is it smart to accept it?

Curious on the potential of layoff / any insight. I work for the Optum Care at Home - Care Navigator role. DSNP plan. A lot of people quit this role and they are not re hiring - but have brought on plenty of Philippines staff. I have always felt... — read more 

AI is being implementd offshore by teams that dont have the necessary AI expertise and struggle with English communication and comprehension. What could possibly go wrong? It would be funny if it weren’t so sad. This company is in serious trouble... — read more 

••• IS THERE GOING TO BE ANOTHER LAYOFF 08/2026…. OPTUM/UHC

Texas Protects Your Medical Records. Your Job's Insurance Doesn't. Somewhere outside the United States, a man with administrative access to an American health insurer's systems is looking at a screen full of patient records. Names. Dates of birth... — read more 

How do folks feel about AI-DLC?

Supervisor told us today she’s leaving. “SME” left about a month ago. What could this mean?

Does anybody know when the Allina Enterprise Partnership is going to end and layoffs will take place?

Anyone hear anything official about when Rhinebeck Optum will transition to Northwell or when Kingston will transition to WMC? Docs have had meetings for months. Staff has heard nothing official

It's starting to feel like we're watching America decline from every angle. The people at the top seem to know where things are headed, and instead of trying to strengthen the country, they're focused on making sure they, their friends, and their... — read more 

Like seriously, acting like we have a culture at all that cares about healthcare when we have people's data in a snag of wires outside of an offshore building in India and forcing people with decades of experience to report to folks in India might... — read more 

The guy was asked how culture gives an advantage and the dude went off on his dad passing ( I mean sorry for your loss ) but then he told the whole world he was a bad person? Like what is going on here. They have no answers. So just give long... — read more