I cannot believe how absolutely ridiculously this organization operates. A meeting ends and these id--t managers think another meeting is needed to follow up the just finished meeting. How about hiring some competent people then you won't need to... — read more 

We are exiting end of the year. I am thinking one of many more to come. Anyone know how many members and employees we have in LA?

I swear, after20+ years, they say basically the same exact thing at every meeting, just change out a few buzz words.. but the subject/content is the same…..every time. So basically have made no real difference “to the lives of the people we serve”. ... — read more 

In the last several rounds, most of the people let go were in their 50s and 60s. The most experienced people. How is this allowed?

GB - took over Nov 2017. Over her tenure, shareholder value has increased by an anemic 2.8%/year, membership by just 1.4%/year, and operating margins have cratered by 52%. Meanwhile, her annual compensation has steadily increased by 7%/year. ... — read more 

The company has been using AI buzzwords and based on what we have seen internally, nothing has changed. RL uses pre scripted sentences and Sydney, HealthOS, data / information / insights (stop it), make it easy for members but all of the upside has... — read more 

I find it highly oxymoronic (with the emphasis on mo--nic) that we have these departments that take their work so seriously, use unbelievable amounts of academic rigor to try and solve problems and come from the highest caliber business schools and... — read more 

https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/look-elevance-healths-push-streamline-clinical-reviews

"The company continues to evaluate the strategic positioning of its Medicaid portfolio, and recently reached an agreement with officials in DC to exit its Medicaid market. Boudreaux said to expect additional exits over the next 12 to 18 months...

“We can simplify things with information. We have a lot of information. You have to have the right information at the right time to make the right decisions. With the right decisions we get the right outcomes.” This will get you 5mil per year.

As reported in the NYT this morning. Gail took full credit of course, but I could just envision her thinking “these RIF’s are working great! Gotta kick it into high gear”. Glad I retired a few months back and out of that stress.

I see so many job positions open for only 2 days or less than a week. Are those genuine openings. I was told by a friend in HR that those positions are there just for formality. Managers have already made up their mind as to who to promote but... — read more 

https://www.cohenmilstein.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/First-Amend-Complaint-In-re-Nike-Securities-Litigation-2025-02-10.pdf I cant understand who convinced them to hire this id--t. Making his own teams, wasting millions, hiring friends, the... — read more 

I've been here eighteen years and I'm watching everything I valued about this place disappear. The good people are leaving, projects are dying, and what's left truly isn't worth staying for.

I have a necessary surgery that needs me to be on 6 to 8 weeks short term disability leave. Would that put me at risk for layoff after I return from medical leave?

https://www.beckerspayer.com/legal/elevance-pays-cms-342m-amid-medicare- Elevance Health paid CMS $342 million following a Medicare Advantage sanction notice alleging the insurer did not properly address overpayments for years. June 22 filings in a... — read more 

Our team of what's left after layoffs was reorganized under someone who doesn't know anything about our work. Its like Customer Service manager direct reporting high level IT folks. What in the world? Who decides reorgs? Health Solutions is... — read more 

Wondering what is coming up - gut feeling says something huge is about to happen

I read this forum and it seems like everyone hates this place. But I don't. I'm not thrilled with the uncertainty, but I genuinely enjoy the work. I hope I can keep doing it. Is there anyone else out there who feels the same?

I was excited to be promoted this year. I worked very hard and made great relationships across functions. I imagined I would get more meaningful projects and have more impact. Instead, the experience has been terrible. I spend the days walking on... — read more 

My manager literally said in a meeting that she has never given an Exceeds. Seems to track as before joining this company, I've always gotten very high performance marks but since coming here, it's always Meets. Does anyone have similar stories? I... — read more 

I understand it’s state-by-state and based on tenure, but what has the latest severance packages looked like for those laid off from our wonderful company? Any information is appreciated.

Has anyone heard anything recent about layoffs?

Whats that new Reporting and Data leadership launching on Jun 25th. Are they trying to consolidate all reporting team? Is this another way to reduce people?

Has anyone had any dealings with the senior head of HR? My understanding is he is the one pushing RIFS, and a reason behind this increasingly toxic place. He wants RIFS everywhere but has the most toxic people leading HR teams.

Just to confirm, this will be implemented to track us and help them get rid of us?

Any actual advice on how to successfully get more money from this company. I know most of you will say to leave/find a new job but real advice will be welcomed.

The Wall Street Journal evaluates how leading US corps stack up in 6 areas: AI readiness, innovation, talent readiness, financial fitness, resilience and agility. Elevance Health ranks #151 overall with an Overall Score of 54.4, placing it 12th out... — read more 

Do you or your team have to install WorkIQ? Company is using WorkIQ to get rid of employee making silly excuses.

Centene offering buyout plans to its employees due to low Medicaid enrollment. https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/centene-offers-most-staff-buyouts-after-obamacare-member-losses-bloomberg-news-2026-06-15/

I’m a manager in an area that had layoffs this year. Now when you bring up issues, our leaders say we should be quiet and thankful we have a job. Leading through threats is now normal? This place is toxic.

Friday, January 30, 2026 DMHC fines Anthem Blue Cross $15 million for longstanding & widespread failures with member complaints https://www.dmhc.ca.gov/Resources/Newsroom/PressReleases/January30,2026.aspx

https://www.beckerspayer.com/workforce/elevance-sues-former-chief-execution-officer-over-noncompete-agreement/ Elevance Health is suing a former senior executive, alleging he violated a noncompete agreement when he joined Medicare Advantage insurer... — read more 

Any updates regarding rifs in June?

Health insurance corporations use forced arbitration. If you don't know what it is and how it impacts the public, consumers, employees, etc. Look it up! Here is a link you can start... — read more 

All Health Insurance companies will accomplish by leveraging AI over human being workforce is to provide a lesser quality of services and product to whom should be their customer base. Will AI save corporations millions if not billions of dollars... — read more 

anyone experience changing from company cell phones to the new AWS phone system where they track and record your calls? Why are they doing this? And they want us to connect with Ethernet cables now….are we in 1999?

Any news on the hybrid policy and potential changes to it? I’ve heard rumors, but they swirl all the time. I feel like it was this time last year they made some significant changes. With costs continuing to rise, all associates who weren’t lucky... — read more 

Does anyone else endure bad behavior by H-1Bs in the office? My office is chock full of them and they routinely speak at volumes that are more suitable for an NFL game. They also stare at me way too long and it makes me uncomfortable.