I was let go from Optum after 2 years. But I began to see the company was so toxic about 1 month in. I kept working and gave it a chance and thought I could voice my concerns as to what I was seeing. I was quickly met with racism, bullying... — read more 

I’m curious on the actual numbers. There’s a total of ~400k employees but I haven’t really seen many impacted that work close to me. I think last round we had like 10 impacted out of 400 in our department. It seems like my team will be merging with... — read more 

The quality of work is getting worse, when you lay off and not hire. People who used to do a person's job, now have to handle 3 - 4 people's workload. When will they realize? Everyone wants out, no one wants to come in. Such a horrible company. The... — read more 

Has anyone heard about September layoffs? It’s been pretty quiet but I feel like it’s coming soon.

Cybersecurity attack is becoming prevalent within healthcare. The latest victim includes the Las Vegas entertainments. Caesars Entertainment -- which runs more than 50 resorts including, Caesars Palace and Harrah's in Las Vegas -- acknowledged the... — read more 

So my boss moved my 1:1 up by a week and encouraged me to look internally and externally for another position. I am a high performing RN located in the Southeast. We have a good working relationship and I feel like leadership is telegraphing more... — read more 

Neil’s out what’s next!!

Optum Insight CEO Neil has stepped down from his Role. what is going on? Leadership keep changing in this company. what is coming up next?

Fines paid by UHG over $1B since 2000 https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org/parent/unitedhealth-group https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/unitedhealth-sued-us-labor-department-over-claims-denials Unethical business practices can only last... — read more 

Anyone interested joining in on a lawsuit with me? I have everything documented on my side. I meet with the EEOC on Friday Sept. 15, 2023.

I was laid off in early August and still have not received my severance payout. I sent my signed agreement back on Aug 28 and I received the email confirming it was received. Nevermind it took me 3 times before it was deemed acceptable because one... — read more 

Optum, a national company home based back east, is driving The Everett Clinic to the ground and no one is taking action to stop them (“Former Everett Clinic employees speak out about mass layoffs,” The Herald, Sept. 8)... — read more 

Larger layoffs should be expected in 2024. Before I left a few months ago, I was in meetings discussing 2 year cost cutting roadmap following acquisition of ChangeHealth. Things could change but wanted to share what I was involved in.

To anyone considering a job at optum, two words: run away!!! Run as far as you can from this place. You will find a better job somewhere. I guarantee you that. Work at Optum if you want to just be a number, or if you want to “improve” health care... — read more 

Three more recent updates: A former senior manager with Optum told The Daily Herald Sept. 8 the company laid off about 67 employees from The Everett Clinic and The Polyclinic in Seattle, which Optum purchased in 2017. Specific positions and... — read more 

Recently, interns who were offered full time positions were only given 4 locations to work from. Telecommute and Remote is NOT an option, even for those who interned out of the smaller offices. The 4 locations are: Basking Ridge NJ, Boston MA, Eden... — read more 

Has anyone heard of any layoffs in September? In optum customer service.

Hello, I was terminated (in a RIF) on 05.04.2023.  I was one of 101 people terminated.  I know that we had other layoffs, and that they were spread out over weeks. Does anyone have any information/numbers on other layoffs at Optum for other... — read more 

The more I come to work each day, the more I hate this f***ing company. Everything is bad about, management is the worst.

So based on survey results for May they will now an ICM engagement and Retention committee. Why don’t they just stop laying everyone off. That you need a committee to tell you that. They are gonna develop an action plan that involves leadership. Top... — read more 

There was an invite sent out last week for the Optum Insight Operations Town Hall Meeting, scheduled for tomorrow. The meeting was just moved to 9am - an unusual time of day for a typical town hall. On Monday my team's director mandated that anyone... — read more 

Laid off last week. Unable to access my paycheck history in the GSS. Had been employed for 5 years. Why can’t I see my paystubs to download them for my records? Isn’t this illegal?

Recently, the US Supreme Court found that affirmative in higher education violates the US Constitution. Many people believe this start the end of corporate affirmative and DEI programs. If you lost your job, don’t be surprised if you were selected... — read more 

Remember UHC is a very large org. with est. 400,000 employees. It’s as big as a some city’s population. Heck it’s a higher population than my own hometown. So this company will very often make financial decisions. It’s really unfortunate for layoffs... — read more 

Was just hired here! Was offered a job with UHG/Optum and now Im really second guessing leaving my current job. Its a WAH review position. Am I being carless taking it considering the layoffs Im looking at? I don't get why they are hiring if they are... — read more 

How is he and team doing? Hint: Stock is doing stellar performance …. not.

UnitedHealth Group's Optum and its subsidiaries reportedly have been laying off employees, including registered nursing positions at nearly 150 of its urgent care... — read more 

How many pregnant women were laid off? I know of several. There was one thread that showed a woman 2 weeks from her due date was laid off. Others that I know of were in their 3rd trimester when laid off. How many staff laid off that were over 50 and... — read more 

Any chatter about layoffs on 8/24? Leave all that you know in this thread.

I want more than anything to leave but I've had zero luck in landing a new job. I've been trying for nearly a year but so far nothing that could justify walking away. Too many lowball offers and no serious ones. I almost hope to be laid off so I can... — read more 

UAW and Michigan members are the rudest and the most entailed people I have ever seen. They don't listen. They curious you out then want Cinderella's Castle.

UAW and Michigan members are the rudes and the most entailed people I ever seen. They don't listen. They curious you out then want Cinderella's Castle.

Passing along something that was posted on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2503903462984985/permalink/9788890591152866/

https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/optum-undergoes-layoffs-what-ascs-should-know.html

I have read throughout all the postings, and I thought that I would add my comments. First, my heart and prayers go out to all those that have been dismissed from their jobs. I was once employed by Optum supporting WellMed after being terminated... — read more 

Do you know of a company that allows people in other countries to access Medicare information and Medicare claims. We believe that is illegal. Please report that the thise inspector generals so they can review the matter US Department of Health... — read more 

Beckers did a good write up - see below. Call it the business cycle, or the impact of changes in Medicare reimbursement, or post COVID medical cost ratio spikes - this is a trend right now. Disconcerting for those of us that are left, but my heart... — read more 

Heard many people have been laid off in ATC across India and US, not sure about ireland though. anyone have the details?

I’m a MN resident and today was my last day. MN law requires the final paycheck truly be final, meaning my paycheck tomorrow should have been normal + the 32 hours from this week. Well thank god I logged in to download some paystubs for my records... — read more 

During 3 years of covid not much layoffs, but now they are trimming the workforce and maximizing their greedy pockets. Seems like they dont need us. Even physician groups they acquired are at risk, just look at Southern California. Managers are... — read more