I was told that additional layoffs are expected for C&S and E&I on August 24th.

At 10:0 PM tonight, I received an email from Optum saying that a transaction made today exceeded my HSA balance by $211, so HSA Now funds were moved over to my HSA account. But I did not make a transaction today, I checked my HSA and all my funds... — read more 

Anesthesiologists ask for investigation on alleged UnitedHealth anti-competitive actions https://www.beckerspayer.com/payer/anesthesiologists-ask-for-investigation-on-unitedhealth-anti-competitive-actions.html The American Society of... — read more 

Include any info of potential or live layoffs for UHC for 8/17, if any. wondering if I’m next

Anyone know anything about live chat? I remember seeing it in our operations email as a plan for 2024. Was just wondering if they plan to start transitioning some teams now in 2023 or if anyone has heard anything? I’m in E&I specialty benefits — read more 

Has anyone been laid off in claims department medicare and retirement?

I was layed off 8/10/23 Email I received stated my last day is 8/24/23… Does that mean I work until the 24th or am I getting paid out until the 24th. I emailed HR and my manager but haven’t heard back. Also my dept was WFH position and I have no... — read more 

U.S. Labor Department sues UnitedHealth Group subsidiary over denied claims https://www.benefitspro.com/2023/08/07/u-s-labor-department-sues-unitedhealth-group-subsidiary-over-denied-claims/?slreturn=20230712122933 In the complaint filed last week... — read more 

They bought up way too many companies and send out way too much useless snail mail I know customers that are getting as many as many as 5 packets of mail per week.

Any one have any info on whether or not this was the last round? If they truly laid of the 10% that people are saying would that be enough!? I am so stressed and anxious I’m having trouble doing my job!

I’m sorry to hear everyone impacted by the layoffs yesterday. My best wishes to you all. And I know you all will come out even stronger! Be strong and have faith in God for those that are stressed out. He will not forsaken you and your family. So... — read more 

Hi Everyone, Does anyone know the total amount of people impacted by the layoffs yesterday? Leadership is not giving a clear answer. I am pretty new to the company so I have not seen this before.

“You are Awesome!” “United We Stand!” “Health Equity!” “We Care!” “Couldn’t do it without you!” “Words cant describe the appreciation!” You are fired! come again please!

Weekly touch base meeting 8:00 am Director Sent in request of invite ( 4:57 pm minutes before logging out ) Morning - your position has been eliminated and here is a severance package for you Me- say again ? Director - we will send you a label... — read more 

For those impacted my heart goes out to you. I thought it would be helpful to list other companies that would have similar roles. Please add to this list!! Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delta Dental, Anthem, Kaiser, Centene, Molina... — read more 

Fellow uhhhhg employees the time is now to come together like butt cheeks. Send as many bravo points to each other as the system allows.. this is your reparations!

Lots of RIFS, up to a third across all of UHG. Death by 1000 cuts, but not enough to warrant media coverage??? ELT is untouched as is their bonus and stock

~ 5 years employment. 6 weeks severance. This is a healthcare company??? Anyone else care to share what they've received?

There is talk of major lay offs taking place across Optum on 8/10/2023 over on the Optum thread. Apparently there was a meeting today with people leaders advising them on how to handle lay off meetings. 500+ people in the meeting Anyone know if this... — read more 

How long after I receive the severance do I have to wait before I can be rehired (without paying it back)?

Has anyone heard of any Change Health staff RIF’d or is it just UHC and Optum? I’ve heard that talent recruiters, M&R, and Optum RX but what about Change?

Can someone explain in simple terms why executives keep saying the reason for profit loss or RIFS is because of Medicare? What does that really mean? Is UHC losing contracts or CMS revenue? I keep hearing the reason for trimming is “due to Medicare”... — read more 

Anyone know when in September they’re laying people off? Is it going to be second round laying people off in each department again?

I feel that the previous ones were at least a little better communicated? Or am I wrong?

Had a meeting with my manager and they alluded that there would be different standards/metrics/changes for us in Sept but not what. Anyone heard anything? For call work

The company will never send a communication to anyone. They will only share the names of the people who were laid off from your immediate team and it will only happen verbally. I know this because that is how the previous layoffs were communicated... — read more 

Are the rest of us safe?

Good luck tomorrow, everybody.

I hear a lot of conflicting opinions.

Any layoffs in the Value based reimbursement (VBR) team?

Anyone heard anything on layoffs for the EDI employees?

It is clear that the leadership is doing everything to keep the layoffs away from the public eye, and that they actually may be succeeding in this. However, does this also help to keep the reputation of this place intact? My opinion is no, because... — read more 

U.S. sues UnitedHealth over 'thousands' of denied claims The Labor Department accuses a UnitedHealth Group division of breaking federal law by engaging in blanket denials of emergency department and dr-g testing claims.

Any layoffs for E&I specialty benefits in hearing side of business? Any in billing or payment?

Anyone hear anything about layoffs in the Optum At Home department?

Something is off in Advocacy suddenly we have to meet every goal or we are on cap. It’s scary now. Your clients can love you but it doesn’t matter. I can’t help to think we will be hit hard.

Any news on E&I Network Pricing team layoffs ?