Any indication on what bonuses will be in spring of 2026? I need for SOMETHING to look forward to

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Open thread. Initial thought: Pete sounds like he has no interest in being on this call. Perhaps Gail is leaving and he's been told he's not the heir apparent.

I work in federal services and am wondering if anyone knows if the reopening of the government will restore a lot of the members we keep losing due to the shut down. It’s been awful hearing from members how this is impacting them and their family... — read more 

Has anyone heard about any layoffs this week? Optum just noticed a lot of nurses . I just saw a coworker who was let go at the beginning of the year and is still looking. It’s really tough out there finding good paying jobs.

I have an offer from Carelon in the behavioral health area. I’ve heard the person that heads that business is a good leader (CP) but the person above her I should stay away from in Carelon (BW) I work in a similar field today but this is a promotion... — read more 

"why are we sending billions in subsidies to insurance companies when we could just give the money directly to Americans to choose their own healthcare" Won’t people just pocket the money and go uninsured raising the cost for everyone... — read more 

The 3 CEOs before Gail served an average of 4 years while she has been here for double the amount of time. Here is a history of how long the previous CEOs served at Elevance/Anthem/Wellpoint. Gail K. Boudreaux- CEO of Anthem/Elevance since 2017... — read more 

This got buried in another post but it's worth restating. There are now social engineering attacks on this site. Whether they are internal or not, consider what you're replying to. Stop revealing what YOU do, onboarding and generally how security... — read more 

Is anyone else experiencing massive data and reporting issues for their LOB? An example would be incorrect regulatory reporting sent externally. It feels like the shift higher up to push for automation and restructure is placing health plans at... — read more 

Some DPAIO folks are gone as of today. At least one VP and one SVP included. Is this part of a larger RIF this week?

As we continue to feel strains and increased costs as a company perhaps looking at top exec costs would help cut off some of that. Are there business travels at that level that are really needed or lunches for those in those positions that really... — read more 

Starting a new role with the company for a senior position, I’m expected to be in office since I am near one of the pulse points.. what’s some advice you would give for someone starting off with the company and things you feel like your manager won’t... — read more 

Reducing our paycheck amounts in 2026 with this 27 week pay period non-sense, increasing our out-of-pocket health care expenses and still pushing us to buy EH stock because nobody else wants it??? Seriously Executives, stick your head out of your... — read more 

Back in those days… It was rare to get called over weekends.. We all had a fixed lunch time, time to start day and end day.. We rarely carried work home… Work never felt stressful.. Whereas now.. Day starts very early, ends way late.. even... — read more 

Are we done with RIFs for 2025? I get that we will always have smaller RIFs but is the major one done with? Do we historically have RIFs during the holidays? Are there going to be changes to organizations because of the massive amount of RIFs in... — read more 

Before joining this place 5 years ago I used to be told that I look 5-10 years younger than my actual age. The other day when I was looking at pictures only 6 months into working here, it was night and day compared to photos pre-ELV. The fear... — read more 

So, after getting the RIF, if you've been there less than 2 years, you will not be fully vested in the 401K program; if you've been there less than 3 years, you won't see the additional 4% so all that money you thought you were getting according to... — read more 

Has anyone heard what premium increases will be applied to the Elevance Health (formerly Anthem) COBRA insurance for past employees (i.e., RIF'd)? Elevance Health COBRA insurance is administered either by a third-party administrator (TPA) hired by... — read more 

She is in India shopping for more sweatshops to outsource more onshore ELV and resulting in more layoffs. Where are far left, far right, maga, union type people not talking about this? F&&@ing Greed.

You will find some areas that may be better managed and functional. If you are being brought in at a higher level with a specialized job, for example, if you are an AI expert and are part of the chosen, inner circle it is probably still a good... — read more 

Hearing mumbling that dozens of positions are set for layoffs between Health Solutions and Carelon case management this week. Does anyone have more concrete information on this?

For those 65+ in the HSA medical plan. If you have to cancel your HSA contributions 6 months before you begin receiving Medicare, then you are basically giving the company 6 months notice that you will be leaving. Am I right?

What are the reasons for recent layoffs in EH or any other companies recently? Recession Company performance AI Outsourcing Hiring other country nationals (Indians) Corporate greed Bad planning Politics Which one is true or is it...

Curious. Is there a time limit trip wire when you badge out to leave that is on a report. Say I badge in then leave 3-4 hours later. Do I come up in a report because I didn’t stay all work day?

I am in the final round of interviews with Anthem and feel good about getting the job. However I’m in final round interviews with a smaller company that I think will have lower pay. For those of you who work there, is Anthem a good choice?

Out of work for over 8 months, and it’s hard out there. I had a number of interviews where I lost out to an internal candidate… when I really thought I was going to be hired. I came back, managed to secure a substantial pay increase in the... — read more 

Anyone else fall asleep during the meeting? Lots of taking heads and not a lot of substance. Does anyone have any questions? Please ask us a question.

As I reflect on the town hall from yesterday I can’t help but wonder who defines growth? They say associates ask for this but don’t ask what associates mean when they ask for this. Instead they highlight trainings and lateral. Maybe this isn’t what... — read more 

As a salaried employee I feel like I am making less this year. I understand the 27 paychecks but if I choose to leave the company does that mean the company jipped me some of my pay?

I am deciding whether or not to proceed with the company, I've heard great things but have had great job security the last 5 years, even though pay was really low .. I'm looking to build a career, obviously with more pay but I see that the company... — read more 

Let’s talk about those emails we’ve all been getting — the ones trying to “explain” why our paychecks are about to shrink. Apparently, because there’s an extra pay period this year, instead of actually paying us for that extra period, the company... — read more 

Listening to the finance Townhall. What more can I say. Disappointing. I wish I could post questions anonymously to ask during the Townhall. I wish I could say what I really think that all the leaders and speakers are bullsh-t. I could rephrase... — read more 

Over the past 2 weeks I have been flooded with messages and calls from past co workers sharing how miserable they are - they are called on the carpet for the smallest of infractions, reports are apparently run endlessly and if your metric is "off" no... — read more 

Will there be more this coming week?

I am not the type to switch companies, but I am finding it difficult to remain with all the layoffs happening and worrying if I will be next on the chopping block.

Terrible… Less benefits… Less PTOs… Sweat shoppish management … Job cuts… No diversity and that means not a single American in any layer above me or even around me… Ohh wait that was the similar in ELV IT too. IT had layers and layers are Indians... — read more 

I am new to this organization. Is mouse or activity tracking usual in a senior claims role?

So, despite working for a health insurance company, our premiums and deductibles are increasing. However, I'm pleased to announce free pet care!! I feel like I'm in a slapstick comedy.

Rat has a history and quite a wild history.. look what is going on with ELV SLT https://x.com/realmattforney/status/1976735339843580370?s=46