Was hearing lots of whispers at offshore locations about Rebadging portion of CSBD to a vendor partner. It was very hush hush but offshore were all aware. Not hearing anything back for the last 2 weeks. Anybody has got any update?

Anyone know what this is about?

It’s tempting to hope more layoffs won’t happen, but let’s be real – ignoring the signs won’t change the outcome. What makes you so sure they’re not coming? While it’d be great if jobs were safe, wishful thinking doesn’t help anyone prepare. Denial... — read more 

Any insights what our AIP / Merit raise for associates going to be like ? Leaders are supposed to know by end of next week ?

Is just me, or is our IT department a joke. It seems like they cannot make anything work.

Listen to Bernie - whatever may be you political views. He is saying the truth. ELV too is hiring trivial roles like manual testers, entry level coders as H1Bs. Most interns are too from one country. Now they are replacing American managers with H1Bs... — read more 

To all those who feel burnt out, overloaded, underpaid, feel that management is bad, culture is horrible etc., do some research. You are correct. But just look at UHC, Athena, Humana etc. boards. You will see the same phrases. Check out other tech... — read more 

Is managed care a dying industry? I'm not sure if it's a good idea to continue a career in this industry. It just seems so... — read more 

Guessing mass rebadging in IT to vendors. Have you heard anything? #protect_american_jobs

What on earth is going on? It feels like the robots have taken over at our company and no humans are steering the ship. A very, very top inner circle executive passes and there is no public statement of condolence or sadness. The chief health officer... — read more 

I was recently Rif'd and every internal application I submit is getting the thanks but no thanks even for positions I'm a perfect match for or over qualified for. Any clue why this could be??? I dont want to come back here but the job market is rough... — read more 

Any idea what triggered disappearance of CAO news thread? It is true it wasn't precisely layoff related but not sure what would trigger it's removal. Thoughts?

Does anyone have information about the date of February RIFs, what depts, etc?

I’ve been on the lookout for a while. I don’t want to leave immediately, but I wanted to see what’s out there. You never know when you might be laid off or pushed out, so it’s better to be prepared. Knowing there are other options available feels... — read more 

Heard that there is going to be a huge rebatching (existing Employees ) into some vendor !!! both onshore and offshore. Any one heard specific news ?

Things feel too quiet… 1x1s and team meetings cancelled

SLT is detached from its workforce. I think they need to move closer to them. Elon sleeps in his factory. Gail should sleep in her call center in the Philippines.

Replacing Americans with cheap labor https://youtu.be/XXddAaL7d_w

The extra PTO day will only be given to associates accruing below a certain amount each year. “Legacy” associates, or those grandfathered at higher accrual will not receive the extra PTO day as communicated during open enrollment. Another sign... — read more 

I understand that the Medicare lines of business were not as profitable for 2024 with the book of business BUT it doesn’t not mean the company as a whole did not do exceptionally well despite the economic climate. To say little to no AIP and even... — read more 

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5074769-unitedhealth-denied-care-uhg-brian-thompson/

I’m fed up. It’s been bubbling for months now, and I got to the point that I hate coming to work. I can’t justify the terrible decision-making, bad management, profit-driven mentality, overtime, poor treatment of clients, office politics, tensions... — read more 

https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org/parent/elevance-health

The pay is awful, the managers are clueless, and the working conditions are flat-out miserable. Any chance of advancing has been wiped out. It used to have a few bright spots, but now it’s just a sinking ship full of frustrated employees. Things need... — read more 

What should you ask in your meeting, if your number is up? TIA

If you are an employee who receives AIP, is it a guaranteed payout or is there a chance no one will receive AIP due to the company losing money in 2024?

For 2025, we got 2 wellness days just like 2024. I suggest you all use them all first instead of using PTO. You never know you get let go and end up losing free 2 days off. Let burden fall on your manager's shoulder while you're gone.

Hoping our Woodland Hills associates are safe and OK. Crazy that there hasn’t been any communication from the company - the office is just north of the Palisades fire!

For those who have been through a RIF, were there any warning signs when you look back on it? Things like long periods of no hiring in the department, letting compliance go to the dumps, etc.? I get that there are a lot of rumors and opinions about... — read more 

Listening to this GB Execution Town Hall. They are talking about this acquisition and how amazingly ranked this IU health plan is. But merging with EH is a bad idea. The rating will go down. They will regret this.

I was clicking around on Salary.com to look at the salaries of the executive staff (link here): https://www1.salary.com/ANTHEM-INC-Executive-Salaries.html and the CEO Pay Ratio caught my eye. I deleted the last name (even though we all know who it... — read more 

Hear ye, hear ye, peasants! In the new year, work your fingers to the bone, forfeit your friend and family relationships and your health for the 1 percent merit raise (if you are lucky) I will provide whilst I and the other Executives take our... — read more 

Layoffs at the start of the year are nothing new at Elevance and I don't expect that this year will be any different. Be ready for it.

https://www.bbb.org/us/nj/morristown/profile/pharmacy/carelonrx-0221-90195175/complaints?page=6

Carelon is such a mess there is no way to fix the patches anymore. No amount of meetings, building yet another vendor platform, culture surveys are going to fix the immense amount of business lines that are failing or drowning at this point. Not a... — read more 

Are there specific RIF updates for next week? Be kind and humor me; the anxiety is getting to me right this moment.

Happy New Year to all, and may we all get bigger and better roles elsewhere before the RIFs come to get us.

Next year is likely going to be a tough one. I started preparing a while ago, and I’m actively looking for something else. Leaving this job will also not be the worst thing.