https://commonwealthmagazine.org/health-care/concerns-raised-about-optum-coding-practices/

My manager said upcoming schedule changes would be discussed tomorrow. Is that code for a layoff? They didn’t say my schedule specifically, it sounded more general and they wanted to make sure I would be there…

My team is hiring actively but I was let go. Feels like a real lack of leadership and accountability. If you are managing your business, why hire and layoff your team. If they were underperforming maybe but if you give them a meets in your review... — read more 

Any layoffs for hearing/hearing aid benefits team (E&I Specialty benefits: hearing)?

OptumRx is under investigation by Congress for tactics that are harming patient care and increasing costs for... — read more 

Any and when?

When will the next UHC layoffs be?

I just started at United Healthcare (work from home role) and my trainer mentioned "business internet" and that a technician will be coming to my house to install this "business internet." She couldn't really explain it. I wasn't told anything about... — read more 

Any layoffs in March and details, if there are?

The company is not military friendly! I was denied my job. I was given a performance review of a 2 while I was away on a two year deployment. I was informed by my manager that I would NOT receive a raise or bonus due to military leave. I filed a... — read more 

Do you have info that a company allows employees and contractors in countries outside the United States to access medical information and insurance claims on the American people? Then please report this to these confidential tip lines. You don’t have... — read more 

Any upcoming layoff news? Any happening in Feb/March?

Recently learned that a peer of mine was asked by our manager to train another team on what our team does. Is it crazy to think this is a lay off red flag?

Anyone get laid off during reviews or heard about any going to happen? My manager scheduled ours but hasn’t said anything about it or what we should expect. Been very hush, hush. I feel like we could get laid off so was just wondering what other... — read more 

Any plans to reduce or eliminate call work? I know it gives me a job but I also feel like there could be a better way to communicate with customers. We are also human beings so we can only do so much, so fast. If it’s about the most communication... — read more 

During MAP reviews our leader told each employee that all salary information is not to be discussed and if it is that it would lead to termination and this was echoed by the VP on an all team call. Does this not violate national labor laws as it goes... — read more 

Hello, Has anyone received their merit increase and any bonus as of yet from MAP? Eager to see if the CEO meant what he stayed on the town hall about the increases being more than prior.

If you believe a company allows employees (or contractors) in other countries to access medical information on the American people, you may report that to a consumer advocacy organization. One of the leading advocacy groups is ProPublica. You can... — read more 

Any layoffs happening this week and next week?

Is a layoff still possible if our common review is scheduled on the calendar? Just wondering what other peoples’ experiences were

Why is UHG hiring nurses if they are laying people off?

I noticed my manager didn’t talk about the common review at all, even though the dates are coming up for it. I know some people theorized that people could be laid off before pay increases were made. Do you think this is why it wasn’t discussed? — read more 

My manager is constantly embarrassing and humiliating me when I ask for clarification and/or assistance. My coworkers have also noticed that my manager talks to me this way too. Is anyone else having this problem?

Any updated layoff news? I know common review is next week—I know some people think it may be revolves around that if anything happens.

UnitedHealthcare Tried to Deny Coverage to a Chronically Ill Patient. He Fought Back, Exposing the Insurer’s Inner Workings. https://apple.news/AlddD-u5ISm-TUsPweQCeLw Wickman paid $140 Million in 2021

Any layoffs for member advocacy/customer based roles?

Under most States' laws, an employer must report layoff metrics to the state office. The employer must report the number of people laid off, by location. If the employer fails to report layoff metrics to the state, the employer can be fined. Using... — read more 

Any layoffs here?

I had an interview last week at UnitedHealth. I checked my "Submission Status" yesterday and it says "We have identified a potential opportunity for you." When I click that link, it goes on to say: "We have identified a potential opportunity for... — read more 

If you are not a top performer good luck! From an EVP who accidentally shared the plan on their screen during a meeting. UHG will have a 7% RIF across the board! C&S Government Programs and Optum will be hit the hardest. Due to acquisitions and... — read more 

It’s time to update our resume!

Any plans to layoff remote workers?

I heard UHG leadership is looking at cutting costs in 2023. That said, just about every large company in the US is looking at cost-cutting measures this year. Healthcare is a relatively stable industry even when the economy isn't doing well, and the... — read more 

Any plans or rumors about getting rid of calling customer or reducing call communication? Phones always go down, complaints on all sides, it just seems very obsolete, even though it would directly affect me.

We received an email today notifying everyone that John Prince (Optum President and COO) who has been at the company a long time is resigning and going into the private sector. Scrolling down to the bottom of the email it looks like this guy who has... — read more 

Got this all of a sudden, does this mean a layoff is coming? Why am I getting this?

Any info/rumors?

Any talk of layoffs in 2023? January?

I’m wondering if there are any rumors about call work layoffs on the UHC side?

Is manager systematically notified if apply to other internal jobs?