GL everyone. Tomorrow is Thursday

I have been reading about some theories surrounding the dismantling of Landmark, theories about a possible upcoming round of layoffs, departments anticipated to be affected, etc. Has anyone heard/know CREDIBLE information about Landmark First? ... — read more 

this is a genuine suggestion. but I am not a tax professional. use your own discretion. here's a tip in case it becomes relevant: as soon as you find out you're laid off, update your W4 to "exempt". the company will pay you a lump sum of $x... — read more 

Some layoffs occurred last week, and The latest prediction for a bigger layoff in OCTOBER gleaned from this site is: 10/17 notification, 10/31 term. Anyone have any info????

Do we have any idea how many employees have we lost since the start of the year? I'm talking about both layoffs and regular attrition, not just cuts. What's the total number we're down?

Going to work used to be fun. You could always find a laugh with someone. We worked long and hard for our members. I'm not sure if Leadership remembers. For the special, for the elderly, for the parents, for the sick-- if you needed it done, we got... — read more 

I know California has a union but I do not see many for non clinicians for this company which is desperately needed to hold Witty and the “ shareholders” accountable. I’m tired of 5 to 50 cent raises and the absolute disregard they have for their US... — read more 

I’ve worked for Optum for a few years and have been working healthcare for about 10. No other job has given me the “ ick” the way this company has. Telling members they got denied and that decision was made from someone in the Middle East and when... — read more 

We are all trained to be in constant fear for ourselves and our livelihoods. We should all stop and think for a second about the fact that we all are in the same boat and should support each other. Being laid off is not just the matter of losing a... — read more 

Keep piling on the work until the employee snaps. Now you've discovered their breaking point. To fix things, simply throw in some nice words, like "You're doing amazing! We need more people like you!" Once they're back at it, just make sure you... — read more 

I was laid off yesterday. I spent most of it spinning out. I'm sure I'm not the only one. but it's a new day, there are only 13 left, so it's time to pull up your big kid's pants and do some work. this helped me a LOT so I wanted to share. I... — read more 

I was "affected" yesterday. as part of the severance, you get a list of jobs of the people who are laid off. I have no idea who they are. I don't know their departments. since I work for Optum (at least for the next 13 days) I have to believe... — read more 

Optum Insight seems to have been quite busy yesterday. Can't say what other departments were affected. CHC was. I received "the call" yesterday morning informing me I no longer have a job as of two weeks from now. Appears this round only took out... — read more 

Got laid off in July. I submitted my severance paperwork a week ago, which got rejected. The reason being that my official termination date is Sept 16 while my department last work day was 8/30. Is the idea then that the severance signage is due... — read more 

My manager was laid off today as well.

Only Insight and ERA affected or are there more layoffs happening? It's payday tomorrow. Does this mean that from now on we can be hit any day and any week? Jesus. They just can’t let us breathe for even a moment.

They just pulled us into an impromptu team meeting and announced they just cut our manager and to expect more as the day goes on. No one is safe. Previously used to only hear about layoffs the week before paydays but tomorrow is payday so through... — read more 

Enterprise Reporting and Analytics (ERA) got hit again. my team has had now 5 rounds of layoffs since last October and I got it this time. last day is 09/27. sending love to everyone affected.

Following the algorithm of the last 2 layoffs (4/18, 7/18) are we looking at 10/17 for the layoff date?? (third Thursday of the month, 4 moths apart)

Putting this on the top of the chat, anyone have an info/intel-facts encouraged, opinions discouraged, we are all professionals here, we know we cant trust Optum and we need to look for other jobs ,blah blah.....just looking for intel. And DEF don't... — read more 

I work in ISNP and I am very nervous. The budgets are out of control and we are consistently missing them across the entire country by big numbers. The competition is breathing down our necks and our partners are being less than cooperative with... — read more 

Mostly concerning which areas will be hit the hardest in October/November?

Are staff the legacy Change Healthcare staff that are getting laid off receiving severance according to the Optum severance policy on Sparq or something else? I have heard mixed information so I do not know if there was a severance cutover date.

It’s only a matter of time before every insurance company does this. It’s cheaper no salary, benefits or expenses to pay. Even a revenue generating position isn’t safe in this company anymore. They will find a way to eliminate everyone if they can — read more 

Is this new team being dismantled or laid off? It was formed in August 2023.

I’m at age when I expect to be kicked to the curb, but not anywhere near retirement yet. I still have debt to service and dependents, and I’m not secured for the future in the case I lose the job. My age also doesn't make me easily employable... — read more 

So for the SICCs and CMCCs, what do you think of the email that just came out today? The predict is the bane of our existence. It is deceitful, it’s confusing, it is a big insult to our clinical judgment. It should be abolished all together! The... — read more 

Word is LM (HBMC) will be dismantled by January 2025 with many non-clinical roles being absorbed through shared services overseas. Fee for service will maintain but in a more lean fashion. Make sure you have at least 40 hours of PTO as only 40 hours... — read more 

Any ideas of Optum Insights Payment Integrity being affected? Restarting a new forum to filter out all of the political rants.

October /Nov will be HUGE, due to the V28. Watch out: Landmark, IESNP, ISNP, Housecalls, all those markets that aren't Fee for services. Source: @juq+1ukLyqlQ

Is it just me but Witty seems very quiet.

Its September and the talk about RIFs is increasing on this site, let make this forum better and write comments that are helpful and give as much info as you can, avoid posts like "its going to be blood bath", and write the facts you have heard, if... — read more 

Any idea if this includes Optum Insight Payment Integrity

Our market in Landmark has an hour long meeting on Thursday with this title. Does anyone have any info? I thought meetings called “clinical updates” had to do with layoffs.

I can’t afford to lose the job now. I guess not many can these days.

Following the pattern of recent layoffs are we looking at another RIF in October? If so has anyone heard ANYTHING about who/what will be affected?? Any intel is appreciated, and negative comments discouraged.

I’ve now heard from many colleagues on both clinical and business side that the IESNP clinical senior leaders are failing, not surprising if you know who they are. All divisions are tired of the excuses and poor leadership, especially when their... — read more 

I was laid off mid April due to “lack of work/downsizing” and have been gone maybe 3 months. I received a call asking if I would like to come back. Has this happened to anyone else?

I gave my notice last week and I was shocked when I was asked if there was anything they could do to keep me. I'm not under the impression that I'm irreplaceable or so important that I'm the only one being asked this. My guess is that so many people... — read more 

Any one got a second town hall invite for Tuesday with Desai