Restructuration continues in the worst way possible, just like a lottery! no a smart, sensible plan, they want everything move to places where salaries are the lowest, no compliance required and government agencies easy to deal (wink, wink)... —  read more 

Any Legacy Wellcare employees receive bonuses for 3/26/2021?? Or was this only for the hard work that obviously only Centene employees did in 2020?

Someone mentioned that more will be known this Friday about the layoffs that will follow. Honestly, I’m not worried about being laid off anymore because this is literally no longer the company I started working for and where I wanted to work. I’m... —  read more 

I wonder what impact will have the merge/acquisition of WellCare by Centene in Medicare brokers. these brokers depend in good billing practices to be sure they get paid and WellCare did not have that. I expect they are going to be casualties in this... —  read more 

Do we know the final number?

A lot of cuts in HR have already happened. A whole new round of people will be departing next week and in July. But from what I see in the integration and the tone they take, getting out early may be best, before the losses due to COVID really... —  read more 

What's the total headcount for Wellcare Health Plans?

Just letting everyone know that I consulted with an attorney. It’s a worthwhile discussion even if you think nothing “wrong” or “illegal” took place. I was told that, in these mass layoff situations, companies and their attorneys are very very... —  read more 

While people who work hard and come to office every day losing jobs, people are worried about WFH or remote. They should eliminate all the WFH and remote jobs and mandate every one to be in one of their location. Specially in IT people... —  read more 

For new folks here, there is a large "ACTIVE" button right above the first thread... you can use it to see what posts had recent replies. That's all from me. Anyhow, I hope this helps someone. Good luck all....

Word out of St. Louis is that Centene acquisitions typically get targeted with a 15% across the board staff reduction within year #1.

What will be the merger impact on Wellcare's IT Group? Do you expect layoffs and if yes, how many will be axed?

Marketing in Shared Services took a substantial hit with both of the leaders gone. Total of 12 people. Now being called Consumer Experience.

Layoffs will occur in quarterly waves throughout 2020.

Let us discuss here...

Layoffs in administrative departments have still been coming today. Communication from leadership has been almost non-existent and still lack details about the previously announced town hall for Thursday.

How many have been notified yesterday? From what I understand nobody was spared, not even management (don't expect me to shed any tears over them, though.) Also, somebody mentioned there were some demotions at play as well, is this true? That must... —  read more 

Creating this thread to capture comments about the acquisition of Wellcare by Centene. Wellcare appears to be taking actions already that are related to direction from Centene with staffing changes, layoffs/RIFs, etcetera. Anyone know what’s... —  read more 

Do you know what the impact is going to be on Meridian employees and is Wellcare going to have layoffs there?

Work-life balance s---s here! I don't know if it's bad planning or too high expectations or something else entirely, but Wellcare keeps giving us deadlines that're impossible to meet without dozens of extra hours each week. Say goodbye to your... —  read more 

Layoffs are nothing new at Wellcare, those of us who have been working here for a while know to expect them on regular bases. Considering that the company is utterly disorganized, I'm surprised we don't have even more of them. They get rid of more... —  read more 

WellCare is working to eliminate $40M in administrative costs. The only way to accomplish this is with layoffs and outsourcing in Tampa.

Some workers in the quality department were let go in the jersey office. Say cause Hedis is over, but they just hired a permanent employee.

Been hearing the company is trying to cut down on their budget. Trying to get employees to turn in company cell phones & use their personal ones, Cutting down on travel/trainings...increase in temp workers. Someone was whispering about layoffs in... —  read more 

you cant quit or get fired if you do you lose your severance

What are the prospects, things can definitely be better.

Jobs eliminated, group destroyed, outsourced to Accenture, horrible. 60 folks, good folks.

third time i last 12 months, this is too much, cannot keep peple in fear all the same time

About 60 people in the Medicare sales dept were laid off today from Rockland County to Buffalo. They always said the sales dept was safe because of the income that's generated, THEY LIED!!!!!!!!!! They said it was because the medical benefit rate... —  read more 

SILENT

We are cutting resources - everyone knows that - WHY IS THIS BOARD SILET!!!

No you have it confused with our wonderful Teabilly Governor. Who somehow managed to not get indicted in the most recent fraud case against the government.

Big fallout from Obamacare already?? Hold on folks, it's just the beginning... Half of you will be gone by 2015...

“While letting go of good people is never pleasant, the company’s management is confident that by making these difficult decisions, we will reduce costs and ensure the company’s success going forward.”

100+ to be cut here at WellCare Health Plans - most of the cuts are here in Florida. That’s I think around 5 percent of our overall work force. This is mostly driven by greed, but the officials will tell you that federal and state law changes are... —  read more 

Cigna is the worse