Hello. I am hearing that some lower level folks have been laid off within ADRT/OSS (26, 27, 28s) and some higher level folks have been laid off in other parts of OAS? It's confusing as who was affected and why? Any insights would be great. What a... —  read more 

Anyone else notice that Wicks Weekly is canceled for the rest of June? Wonder if he’s avoiding questions or comments about the massive layoffs happening? Or is it just a coincidence?

From the Star Tribune "UnitedHealth Group said it will pay for the college education of George Floyd's children and donate more than $10 million to help Twin Cities neighborhoods hurt by the riots of the past week." Now we know how the above... —  read more 

Almost my whole team, including me, gone. 😔

I was just laid off. I hear it’s impacting quite a lot of people today. Prayers for us all. I was in Data Mining/Analytics.

Layoffs occurring right now

10 years, high performance

Calls are stilll being made but hearing some team leads, physician advisors, client relationship managers. Will post when I hear more or if my time has come.

I’m older (over 50) I’m not a high performer just 3’s been told or warned of being a 2. I make high mid grade salary for my grade. I’ve also not been doing well lately. Would management assume I should be laid off? I’ve been here for over 10 - 15... —  read more 

Is he still employed? POTUS stops funding cronies.

I worked at aetna and I would recommend avoiding applying to any of these facilities located in southern california area. If you are seeking another place to go to. I was an account administrator for a long time at this place. They honestly don't... —  read more 

I heard through the grapevine that a consultant was hired to analyze and evaluate employees for the Dec 2019 layoffs and will also be used in future layoffs. Can someone confirm if this is true? Is an outside consultant really recommending who should... —  read more 

Was it 200 as somebody said or more?

In Dave’s daily or wicks weekly or whatever it’s called now he acted like this is over. Numbers going down, things looking great and he’ll Have to think of other things to talk about with dr migliori. We know this isn’t true as some states haven’t... —  read more 

Optum RX 209 customer service reps, supervisors and managers let go today Wed. 5/27 all locations except offshore of course.

Diplomat will be closing all sites with the exception of one.

Anyone else try looking into this section on The Hub and get an error message over and over again?

Has anyone witnessed retaliation? I had a front row seat to my manager retaliating against a member of our team when they complained to upper management about the manager's lack of knowledge. This manager would have meetings where they ignored the... —  read more 

Can someone give some feedback for what the basic criteria is for RIFs? I’m assuming it’s money, so if you are on a team and you make a higher salary then you will go. Is there a range they look for? I also have heard from past employees who were... —  read more 

Does anyone know who owns this website? It has tons of posters, so somebody is making money off this website. I always like to follow the money and see the agenda behind things.

Does this mean Layoffs are coming? Can anyone give a timeline?

If anything, this whole COVID-19 situation has shown just how little this company cares about its employees. The first chance I get, I'm gone. I'm just worried that due to the crisis I won't be able to find a proper replacement job for quite a... —  read more 

This company is ran by sleazy mgmt, the kind that need a solid boot to the a** throughout the American economy. I dont see America ever being "great again" so long as the caliber of mgmt shown in Optum is what is in power in the US. They are vampire... —  read more 

Usually this is a sign of attrition, which leads to layoffs if the attrition isn’t enough in dollars. I believe the previous posts more will be coming.

Not laid off, specifically furloughed?

When you get a “box” from Optum without severance pay, what’s the motivation to spend another second for their convenience? To be reconditioned for the offshore cheap labor? Maybe it’s more time effective to just trash it all & be done!

Was the below post of layoffs beginning May 4th/May 5th hold true for anyone so far today?

Just have to say this. I was in one of the Rah Rah sessions in the auditorium and one of the sleazy Optum Finance guys was up there talking about how much money they're making and going to be making. I seriously wanted to get him a drool bucket.

My manager terminated me by phone today. She was really nice & said boxes would come. I had an accident 8/31/19 & wanted to return with accommodations for my deficits. I emailed my manager asking for accommodations to return & never got any action... —  read more 

UnitedHealth Ranked One of Ten Worst Insurance Companies in America https://law.freeadvice.com/insurance_law/insurers_bad_faith/united-health.htm

For the past year Optum has been laying off American workers and hiring overseas. This will continue into 2020. This compromise of your personal information and the contracts they handle are a violation. Layoffs will ramp back up.

Optum is planning on installing back office across the enterprise. Some groups are already on it and have been for awhile but if you’re not aware what it is, it’s creepy and big brother at its finest. For those computer based, they can see what you... —  read more 

Baynews9 in Florida put out on their web site that 3 companies got a contract from Florida government to hire additional staff to assist in helping with the unemployment claims/issues. See the post below and contact the companies by pulling up their... —  read more 

So, I just read that Sir Andrew Witty the Sh–ty is taking a leave of absence from Optum to help lead the World Health Organization’s Covid-19 vaccine development initiative. God help us all and please don't let him do there what he did to Optum.

Has anyone heard of layoffs close to April 15 when the next earnings report is announced?

They changed parts of the web site and broke it! If you are already on unemployment and try to file your weeks, the system kicks you out once you try to get to the page where you enter in the work you contacted during that week. It says once you... —  read more 

How will our leaders respond to this? Lay offs? Fitting us into other positions till 6/18? Let’s see how they step up

Just as we know and expect, we as employees, who have been wronged will lose. I have talked to leaders who say that UHG is now in the papers for being saviors! UHG is taking down barriers to prior autos and giving employees 2 weeks extra sick leave... —  read more