Perhaps call and ask any given LEADER what a PBM or specialty pharmacy is and if they cannot answer axe them instead of letting them focus on their teams. You’d be surprised the leaders in OptumRx pharmacy division cannot answer this. I know from... — read more 

In the name of buzzword new management is creating an extremely toxic culture. Jack Welch is known as father of disaster, this gang will be second to him.

I don't know many people who plan to stay at Optum more than they absolutely have to.

Announced loss of huge contract which will result in the loss of many infusion patients being triaged out of Optum. Those of us who are still here will be used to accomplish this and then probably laid off after the Sept 15th cut off date... — read more 

Those under Nathan Kring will most likely be axed next week

Whether you were laid off or left because you actually know your value - anyone else experienced Optum ghosting potential employers on employment verifications? Is this legal? Don’t they have enough lawsuits to be doing something so petty? — read more 

I am hearing through the grapevine that the UHC (and possibly the UHG) buildings on Healthcare Lane are for sale, and consolidating into the Optum buildings. Any truth to these rumors?

Has anyone heard of upcoming layoffs in the SIU quality auditing department? We have been consistently running out of work for the last few months, and it’s happening earlier and earlier in the week. We just underwent a big reorg. Per usual... — read more 

If I request to work onsite will that prove my value to not get let go? I would love to work a hybrid schedule to really learn how upper management works and has hands on with in our day to days so that way I too can learn how to be a True Optum... — read more 

How is it possible for Optum to have such a high amount of growth but no positions for team members being laid off to move into and stay with the company?

So apparently I got laid off yesterday for violating a policy at work that I didn't actually violate. Asked about it during the meeting and could not get a clear cut answer from my supervisor. The only thing I was told/promised was that I could apply... — read more 

Why do offshore CSA pi-s off members then want to transfer them and they can't get into account. You lie!!

Optum Insight is a train wreck and anyone that was acquired from Change Healthcare it is only going to get worse. Since Optum pulled much needed resources leaving divisions struggling to keep up and not to mention the last round of layoffs leaving... — read more 

Judge certifies class action in Aetna, Optum 'dummy code' lawsuit https://www.beckerspayer.com/payer/judge-certifies-class-action-in-aetna-optum-dummy-code-lawsuit.html A federal judge in North Carolina certified class action status in a lawsuit... — read more 

Do you know a company that overcharged the Federal Government? If so, you should know about Federal whistleblower laws, such as the False Claims Act (FCA) Please go to The National Whistleblower Center (NWC) site to learn more about this important... — read more 

This company is a joke and very toxic, management and others don't know what is going on. Nor do they know how to run a company. I was in training last week for stupid stuff, perfect work flow. The trainer was the worst, damn valley girl. She kept... — read more 

Please post if you know Optum’s severance guidelines. Is it one week of pay for every year of employment?

It’s so sad and shameful that VP levels are wasting so much time on meetings. New management maybe right, these are the paper pushers adding no values. They probably need to go yesterday

Hi there, My name's Yowei Shaw and I'm a journalist working on a story for the podcast This American Life (www.thisamericanlife.org) about layoffs, after getting laid off myself from NPR... — read more 

This is for anyone that gets a quarterly bonus. How long do usually wait for the payout? They keep pushing our payout dates out to the point where we now won’t get paid for it until the end of the following quarter. Ridiculous.

According to JR, hundreds of people being notified 8/3 they are being let go.

Why are people with zero experience being promoted all the time? There are more than enough qualified folks but somehow the best candidates are the ones who have no experience for the position whatsoever. Please, as I said, explain it to me like I'm... — read more 

"Imagine waking up every day excited about the work you do and the positive impact you can make in the world. In a place that allows you to thrive, learn new skills, and experience the satisfaction that comes from being part of a positive and... — read more 

Is optum under a cyberattack? My inbox flooded with 600 emails suddenly.

He certainly is laughing his way to the bank .. https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2023/04/24/unitedhealth-ceo-pay-up-2022.html

This company has become a joke, but I don't really understand those who say they hope to end up on the layoff list. Why such thinking? Isn't it always easier to find a job while you still have a job, than to face the huge stress of looking for... — read more 

I was selected for an “On Demand” interview and in the email it says it’s 100% recorded with questions and answers. Like where are physical “human” beings to do actual “human” resources and tastings…. 100x my a-s. This is another further disconnect... — read more 

Another 10% will be trimmed in August.

The boss had the nerve to complain to our team about the low employee experience scores we gave them. He even said he disagreed with some of our responses. Why bother looking at the results if you are not going make some attempt to be humble or... — read more 

Has anyone used arbitration to challenge their severance package offer?

Optum forces you to sign documents granting them ownership of any ideas that you develop outside of work. Doesn't matter if it's healthcare related or not. If you participate in open source projects, have an idea that you aim to develop, already... — read more 

I believe the policy says you can jump from one pay grade and up by two. Has anyone done this successfully or am I wasting my time

TCS hit by ‘bribe for jobs’ scandal; four executives sacked: Report Speak up if anyone did this here. This is so wrong and unfair

Maybe someone here can explain why this company is incapable of hiring/promoting QUALIFIED candidates for Supervisors? If your eyes are open, you’re breathing and are able to complain, YOU get to be a supervisor. Or maybe at least respond to your... — read more 

I will say it's been nice not seeing or hearing of any layoffs. Sometimes I think people come in here just to stir the pot & get people worked up.

I was recorded in a meeting, I wasn't informed of it nor was I asked permission to do so. In the state I live plus Federal it is a violation of one's rights to record without them being aware. I have obtained an attorney and will being filing a... — read more 

How many lawsuits ( or arbitration cases) do you think there will be?

What is up with all of this forced team building lately? Somewhere leadership has gotten the idea that this will cure all of their problems. Knowing what someone are for lunch two weeks ago on a Tuesday isn't going to make me work harder. It's going... — read more 

Came across this post on reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/developersIndia/comments/1452pxg/optum_delays_freshers_onboarding_to_2024/ More $$ saving to boost up the top stock options and bonuses...No wonder US college grads are struggling finding... — read more