Inside word is Legacy Change employees are not getting bonuses this year not until next year if they still have the program next year!

VP for our team put a must attend meeting for the whole team on calendar for this afternoon. Bad news? Landmark/Optum at Home team. Anyone know?

Last year the cut was 4%. Does anyone know how the 8% cut will impact the business segments in 2024?

For those not already aware. RRP awards this years will be small to non existent with those GL30+ supposedly not getting anything. But don’t worry, that doesn’t apply to executives.

Heard there was a major reorganization for the ECS umbrella, especially their claims and quality departments? Can anyone confirm?

Optum just like the circus is full of a lot of 🤡! The biggest one being Bozo the CEO. Then the rest of management that follow behind him! Don’t be a clown anymore! Don’t just stick around here for the check. Working here is damaging you in ways money... — read more 

Leaving as soon as possible. The insurance costs alone are ridiculous. The pharmacy benefits are beyond frustrating. More layoffs mean more work for others on the team with zero job promotion or increase in wages. UHG has grown way past “mega” and... — read more 

Does anyone have any info about Landmark employees? There are a lot of rumors going around and we are all starting to panic.

Read on - https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/ehrs/rule-out-epic-an-early-client-pitch-fueled-epics-strategy.html?origin=CIOE&utm_source=CIOE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=6188A0242256G0A A strong leader is not just a... — read more 

Anyone have an idea of when the layoffs will occur and what departments will be impacted?

We know bonuses will be very low this year. How many are timing it right to leave soon after bonuses are paid?

Anyone heard of this?

I'm a former bus develop. rep for some of the specialty service lines of USMD, (owned by WellMed), when CMS reduced the refund for PCPs, our budget was cut. Then it was being hinted at that reps in the field should try to find ways to reduce mileage... — read more 

Read on https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-transactions-and-valuation/allina-partners-with-optum.html?origin=CIOE&utm_source=CIOE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=6188A0242256G0A That is how it works - dump your core... — read more 

Does anyone know if Optum or UHC have no compete agreements for their employees? I’m not talking about executive leadership, just regular employees.

I've been at Optum for almost 5 years now. My team has slowly been downsized every year. I'm certain this year my time is up. I've seen the writing on the wall and been applying to internal jobs for several years. I applied for over 70 internal... — read more 

Things are definitively better elsewhere. This company is too darn big. Don't really think they care much about the employees along with the other nonsense related to building a better healthcare system etc. They seem to really not care too much... — read more 

Are We Just Getting Used to Being Treated Badly?

If you like large corporations who only care about the bottom line and shareholders not those who make the money for them, then this is the job for you. I have left. I can't handle endless hiring freeze while those who are left bust their as--s with... — read more 

More busy and fake work to actually make staff think that it is measuring your work. Your merit and rrp will reflect that. Yeah no. Making a big deal about a 1% at most difference for most people because you have to rank anyways.

It's easy too fall behind newer peers when you have been in a position for years. What grade are you? What is your latest salary and RRP amounts? You can give a range if you don't want to be exact. Lastly, if you have worked for a competitor, did you... — read more 

Are there any layoffs happening today?

People on this site have been guessing and warning about layoffs almost every Thursday of every month, and somehow there hasn’t been many major layoffs with any areas that I’m aware of. Ever since layoff started, I’ve only known one person that was... — read more 

I heard things are just getting started with some big changes on the way. We might be facing major shake-ups in a few departments in the coming months. Has anybody heard anything similar? I wouldn't be shocked if it was true, considering this is... — read more 

PDO Roster Managers getting hit today - announced that layoffs coming for them. There are 134 RMs on staff now, UHC is moving 67 roles off shore. Finalization coming around 2nd qtr.

There is nothing wrong with people wanting to seek better employment. A person should not be punished for that. But no one should get on this site and constantly bash the company. Leave or prepare to leave in a dignified manner. There are people that... — read more 

Can we please use this platform for information on Layoffs and not bonuses! The talk of bonus is overwhelming the talk of Layoffs. And can we please tell what area of UHG/Optum is affected with layoffs.

From a reliable source: after the 2022 high sales goal was nearly met and senior leaders realized how much RRP would need to be paid in the February 2023 common review period, they purposely set the new 2023 sales goal to an unattainably high level. ... — read more 

Gearing up for yet another round of layoffs in Q1 2024. Sr Mgt confirmed 1/17/24; a Manager I was to be offered a role with had to pull a requisition back due to layoff advisement at senior levels of their area. This is to be company wide. Layoffs... — read more 

I'm confused by all the contradictory information flying around.

We need division names, orgs, and or leadership changes - help those kept in the dark until the impending phone call is placed on the calendars at the 11th hour😭

Something is happening here..

No bonus, no vesting. This company su-ks.

There’s no merit or RRP funding for any GL30+ employees, this way they can do layoffs without the severance

Our Vice President has just conveyed uplifting news—two-thirds of our team members will be receiving a positive salary market adjustment ranging from 4% to 6%. This initiative not only recognizes their hard work but also aims to curb potential... — read more 

Former CEO Steve Hemsley is still on the UnitedHealth Group board of directors and he has the most influence. This includes board approval over annual company reimbursement budgets. While CEO, his only goal was always to reduce, reduce, reduce... — read more 

regardless of record earnings (again) in 2023 for UnitedHealth Goup, the budgeted dollar amount for salary increases and bonuses have been cut almost in half compared to what was given last year. Some divisional leaders are continuing to be heard... — read more 

Has United/Optum ever offered early retirement options for employees rather than random lay-offs?