In my area, we are no longer servicing acute; only chronic patients. My concern is will there be enough work for all the home infusion RN’s? Or can we expect to get the boot along with others?
Check your accounts!!!! Money is missing!!!
Hi all - PSA here. If you were termed check your last paycheck stub and corresponding accounts. Optum deducted for 401(k), HSA, DCA, etc. yet NONE of the corresponding accounts have seen those deposits and I have spent hours on the phone trying to... — read more
Guys, just do the minimum
Why in the world are so many of you working so hard for Optum of all places? For the company that's shown its disdain for its employees over and over again? I'm definitely not doing that. I do the minimum, just enough not to give them a reason to... — read more
Severance
So I just got laid off on 7/18 in Tampa. Was wondering how long it took everyone to get they're severance packages?
WARN Tracker
https://www.warntracker.com The WARN tracker is showing for CA Optum Rx layoffs -9/16/24, I wonder if they are shipping those jobs off shore,
Optum - Big Business Comes Before Patient Care
Both my primary physician and my Cardiology Group will be Laid Off. I will be leaving Optum and switching to another provider as soon as those doctors find a new employer. Good Bye Optum!
Kris Smith Leaving
With the news of Kris Smith leaving, the pattern continues of higher level management leaving after a big RIF, and prior to the next. Wondering if anyone knows more about that circumstance?
TOCC role?
Has anyone heard anything about the TOCC role being removed in October ? I know there’s more layoffs to come but I’ve been on the job search since April and I have had no luck, so if I’m next in October I want to be prepared….
October RIF
Does anyone have any info on the next round?
Town Hall crocodile tears
Did anyone buy the “theater” we saw on the town hall? Anything to draw attention from ALL the real problems this company is facing. They must think we are so stupid!
Did LM help UHG “find” profitable data
There are more articles about UHG making huge profits in comparison to other insurers with their in home visits for medicare advantage patients. Its really shocking how much more. I was not in a position to be asked to find (they used another vague... — read more
Fraud at UHG Optum Landmark et all?
Oh my! More articles about “finding” extra diagnoses by companies under the UHG umbrella. Thanks to all the hard work and creativity UHG has profited exponentially in comparison to other insurers. How DID they get so many clinicians to cooperate? ... — read more
Numerous HC APCs benched??
Normally there’s a handful here and there, but yesterday & today there have been dozens- going into 100s, and through to the end of 2024. Are they being furloughed or…?
Half of companies admit that 75%+ of the layoffs weren't necessary to cut costs
Key findings of the survey include: 80% of respondents said their company chose to lay off an employee instead of firing them. 31% of business leaders surveyed said that performance is always a factor in layoff decisions. The top reason for... — read more
Optum ain’t a workplace anymore
Just a waiting room for layoffs.
Internal job listings saying APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT ALIEN LABOR CERTIFCATION
Why do I see so many internal job postings saying APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT ALIEN LABOR CERTIFCATION. These do not seem to be genuine job openings. I have those skills but looks like I can't apply
Layoff checklist ?
Can anyone suggest a checklist of things to do and documents to keep before termination day?
Layoff 8/15 & No Motivation
So, I am one of the many that got laid off. 8/15 is my last day. I am desttracted and not focused. How are others gettin through the days? Or how did others that have already gone get through the last days?
How often are people who've been here for less than a year laid off?
Should I be worried about coming layoffs or not yet?
Landmark Leftovers
As hard as it is to accept, after the last RIF it is clear Landmark will be completely dismantled, with the possibility of some of the NPs being absorbed. Once Optum implements new models and structure changes, and it gets it off the ground, they... — read more
2-3 pay periods to process severance
I was a part of the recent Optum RIF. I am only getting 5 weeks of severance (since I started as a contractor and that time doesn’t count). Today was the first day I could sign my severance agreement and the email reply I received was that it would... — read more
Returning equipment
Anybody laid off or termed: I only received a box to return my laptop and postcard to return my modem/router to UPS Store. But I never received boxes to return my monitors... Are we supposed to keep them? I know we keep the desk but haven't heard... — read more
Rumors of a RIF in October?
Does anyone have any details on a possible RIF in October?
So it’s gonna be layoffs all the time now?
I always thought this company was horrible, but at this point it’s like a caricature of the workplace. I just can’t stand coming to work everyday watching everybody terrified of losing a job any moment. It’s all so cruel and dehumanizing. One of the... — read more
Optum landmark layoffs and redeployments
Is anyone safe? Another round of “redeployments” today. Are they dismantling Landmark? Originally 20 markets set to close now 18 with Michigan and Kentucky staying open? Anyone have any insight on what to expect next? Leadership claims to not know... — read more
Last Paycheck after layoff from 7/18
Anyone get sc--wed by Optum on their final paycheck? Mine went into my account today and it was only $150.
Is the State of the Union next week a chance for us?
Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round for the tale of a reluctant SICC (Supervisor in Charge of Counting Coins). For years, I've been the grim reaper of hospital stays, convincing myself that if I didn't do it, someone else would. Well, karma's a funny... — read more
UHG/OPTUM are predatory, unethical companies
UHG/OPTUM are predatory companies. Get out if an when you can. They buy out and destroy competition. They buy out to acquire customers from the business they acquire and then destroy them and layoff people. Unfortunately, they can't be stopped... — read more
Home Health Layoffs
Does anyone know when the next round of layoffs will be for the home health department of Optum Home and Community formerly known as navihealth.
Carelon / Elevance Health is hiring
For those affected by the recent layoffs
Optum layoffs in California
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/optum-lay-off-more-500-114304826.html
Siva Balu?
E&I CIO seems to have quietly left. No information but he’s off of teams and org map. Seemed like a pretty ambitious, strong leader.
Kristy Duffey left...why?
Did anyone ever find out why she left? They never even announced it besides an email to GL 31+. So weird no announcement to the peons.
Old navi State of the Union meeting
What is this suspicious meeting Aug 8th for all SICCs and CMCCs? It's called State of the Union. Are they actually going to be honest with the workforce about future changes???
How are you faring with job search?
I just started, and I’m already terrified. I worked in insurance. I see some of you suggest widening the search beyond the health industry. Any suggestions? I’ve been in Optum for too long, got complacent, and haven’t been on the job market for a... — read more
"Landmark" done by 2025?
Now that this latest round of RIF is complete, all signs point to the complete dismantling of Landmark by the end of the year. Does anyone have any info on this, and or what from Landmark would remain?
Protest against UHC
https://youtu.be/Laah7cm-mjA?feature=shared
Home and Community navihealth
I know navihealth home health is gonna be hit again but does anyone know exactly which wave it will be? I heard it will be top down this time and will include several workers too. Unable to get which month.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/07/25/metro/unitedhealth-group-stat-investigation/
"Central to these tactics is UnitedHealth’s unrivaled leverage over physicians, whose diagnoses help determine how much private insurers get paid for covering older adults. Dozens of former doctors and employees at UnitedHealth medical practices told... — read more
Landmark leadership = losers
One week after the last RIF and leadership is clearly not able to lead. Leaders running meetings rehashing old news as if they have something meaningful. Listening to this is cringy and embarrassing. “We don’t know whats going on either! As soon as... — read more