I heard that this is being cut in terms of the discounted rate. Is going to be 5% with some other shenanigans… also heard that PTO can’t be carried over going into 2026… anyone heard the same?

A new initiative being rolled out to meet 24hr deadline for Medicaid and DSNP TATs is for RNs in the state of issue to work weekends but our nurses that are out of states are not being forced to do so. You can not make 1/2 your team work weekends... — read more 

How is it looking on layoffs?

Anyone know if we are able to use Starlink Internet for WFH? I am rural and my current Internet is terrible with minimal other options.

What do you all think? I’m a bit worried, but then again, we’ve learned that nothing good ever seems to come out of these situations anyway.

Be prepared!

Checked him out. Left UHG long long ago to go PE and consulting. Will OI be nonexistent by the time he finishes layoffs? That is my fear. A lot of finance and health projects got moved to OI and I feel it’s like being picked for the glue factory.

I'm trying to find a contract position for a friend of mine looking to get into project or product management. Onshore citizen, former military, distinguished, fundraises for veterans every year, tech Agile background, great guy, runs a number of... — read more 

Soooo was everyone weirded out that ADC and PSC had combined meeting? Merge happening in future?

Girls night! Did ya get the email? Divvy's out! Pretty sudden, too. This on top of all the shuffling of other top brass. Lisa had the right idea. Vivian may have gone willingly, but was likely a witty casualty. Can't say I blame them, I wish all the... — read more 

Any lay offs today?

They really cut the budget huh? Ive learned more from a high school substitute teacher than these "presentations" on grainy zoom video from offshore.

It’s like the company has turned the workforce into a seasonal commodity instead of actual people. Every new round chips away at any remaining loyalty or pride in the work. Enough is enough. And if you don't know how high our hiring is, go and check... — read more 

As it's slowly consumed I'd expect this budget junk offering to be targeted.

Is Optum going to ki-l our business? Should we all be looking for new jobs?

Does anyone have a date for a September RIF? Is it this Thursday or next? Does anyone have specifics for WellMed?

Some providers received odd emails today, pretty elusive and vague. Only leads to assumptions, I know, but this is how things are typically done, so wasnt sure if anyone has heard anything or has any insight on impe ding RIFs

I’m an outpatient mental health therapist at a very small location and have been here since January. We have had barely any new clients and have a huge office. Even though we have no new clients they are hiring 2-3 new therapists as well as a psych... — read more 

I panicked at first, but now, with some time to really assess my situation, it almost feels like a blessing. I wasn’t planning on leaving, but I was so unhappy that having them make that decision for me actually did me a favor. I’m still looking for... — read more 

I work face to face with providers and members and decided to actually encourage them to come to this site and others to be informed about the atrocities of this company and how greedy and shallow the shareholders are. It is important members know... — read more 

Mid Oct RIF confirmed OI. If your on a pip or a cr-ppy 28+ your days numbered

Just got hired for wellmed and already hearing of layoffs, however I’ve been with Navi for years but thought wellmed would be safer. Providers are starting to be rude to anyone under UHG too. It’s like woke are getting tired of them serving... — read more 

Reductions in business segments are happening in Mid sept. And reductions for shared service areas are happening in Mid Oct (decision tools being sent this week)

Will we be fired for not going in enough? I know they are tracking badge scans. 31s and above are mandatory back to office including telecommuters. I am sure it is only a matter of time where everyone else goes back at this point.

Optum tech here. The amount of AI cr-p being posted in chats or through email by managers is ridiculous. Be a leader not a product of a computer because you are graded on using it. My message to tech execs. You will always be a great asset and daily... — read more 

Does anyone know if there are implications of quitting immediately after your parental leave ends?

I heard recently that a remote person who is less than 30 miles away from the office is being converted back into hybrid and forced to go in. This employee is out at the moment so I can't ask them. Anybody else hear anything to this effect

If I hear one more “rumor“ on this website of layoffs, I’m going to vomit. I swear to God every month somebody puts up a rumor on here and it never happens. All it does is cause concern for the employees who have been there and are still working. Do... — read more 

I've heard a few whispers referring to an Oct event Anyone else picking up on anything?

She no longer show up on Sparq. Not exactly sure what her portfolio was but she was a judge at the Tech Tank sessions.

More rats leaving a sinking ship: John Lovelady announced today that Bryan Grundhoefer and Dr. Carlos Hernandez are leaving WellMed. Bryan Grundhoefer served as president of WellMed Medical Management. Dr. Carlos Hernandez served as president of... — read more 

I hope some of the ECS leaders are outed! Clueless and self validating, speak to people like they are butlers or maids and have no respect for workload balance, I always lose out to the boss’s minion because she brings her pillow to the computer each... — read more 

Sure, it has some practical value. It can speed things up and automate basic tasks, but it still needs constant babysitting. It’s nowhere near what it’s been hyped up to be, and it’s definitely not the real driver behind the layoffs. From what I’ve... — read more 

At what point do all these "ideation" sessions and powerpoints revolving around AI amount to actual working products in production and increased productivity? We are on year 3 of the company mindlessly pushing this cr-p on people, and all we have to... — read more 

After several years here, it feels like nothing more than a temporary pit stop. Layoffs keep coming, and management uses all sorts of tricks to push people out quietly. I’m planning to stick it out a bit longer to weather the storm, but I already... — read more 

Asking for an IT head, who promised it 3 years ago.

I worked from that office before Covid in the Housecalls department. Is the office still there or has it moved? Is Optum still offering Housecalls to its members? Are they still hiring people to make the Housecalls from the Las Vegas, Texas, and... — read more 

when do we expect return to office mandate to expand? some mentioned after labor day, but that seems too soon.