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Cobra?
Does anyone know how much COBRA coverage costs now?
Any clue on when layoffs are coming?
Some rumors indicate the end of August or sometimes in Sept. Do we know more? I’ve polished my resume a while ago, and been sending it out. Just in case. Change would actually be nice.
Is it bad that I'm disappointed there were no layoffs today?
If there was a way, I'd volunteer. I'm really tired of this place and how it changed over the years. I'm tired of the constant uncertainty. I'm thinking that a new start is exactly what I need, and if I can do it with severance, even better. I don't... — read more
Is there a layoff tomorrow?
Been thinking about it a lot.
Does Cigna review job sites looking for active employee resumes?
Has anyone ever heard of Cigna HR or recruiters perusing job sites and taking disciplinary action/termination if they find the resume of a current employee?
Bloomfield office
Hey Fellas , how do you like the vibe of Bloomfield office ? It was okay when flex days were an option . But the anchor days su-k. Just too many people and I feel like so numb now . Everyone just sitting at desks and taking Webex calls . Managers and... — read more
Angry?
Those of you that may have been given notice that we will be impacted by upcoming layoffs (my are was advised reorg in the coming months) - How are you feeling? I find myself going between angry, scared, & depressed. I am having a difficult time... — read more
Have you noticed what people are wearing?
For those of you who have returned to the office, have you noticed that people are dressing a lot more casual? I haven't seen anyone in heels or a suit in quite some time. I love it. At least if we have to be in the office the dress code culture is... — read more
Any update of September Layoffs?
Is there anyone aware of whether the September layoffs will affect contractors or full-time employees? Have you received any information from your supervisor regarding the impending layoffs? What criteria are being used to select individuals for... — read more
Non-compete enforcement
Does Cigna actually enforce their non-compete if you leave for a competitor?
I love Cigna!!
It’s such a wonderful company to be in ! I feel lucky . Anyone pro Cigna here ?
Why Cigna selling Medicare ?
Why Cigna selling Medicare ? Is Company losing money not making any profit at all ?
Cigna CEO promises ‘aggressive’ defense of pharmacy benefit managers
Cigna’s chief executive is pledging to be more aggressive in defending its pharmacy benefit manager amid mounting public criticism of the dr-g middlemen — and as its PBM, Express Scripts, continues to drive soaring revenue for the insurance... — read more
Everyone takes the easy route to stock price increase - layoffs
And that’s usually only a temporary solution. Especially if conducted lazily, which is the case most of the time. They look at the numbers, and best performing and experienced people are usually first to go because they are costly. I never hear about... — read more
2nd Qtr earnings report & it’s impact on employees
Cigna's second-quarter 2024 earnings report revealed mixed results. While the company reported a revenue increase, the earnings per share (EPS) did not meet analysts' expectations. Additionally, there were concerns about rising operating expenses and... — read more
Off topic
People who were laid off or quit , did Cigna ever ask you to mail you PC or any hardware or furniture you had ordered during your time in Cigna.? It’s been around 8 months I left Cigna but no one really has reached out to me. I use all the hardware... — read more
Privacy
Is Cigna allowed to punish you based on your interactions with Cigna health insurance as a customer? I thought the calls to your health insurance were private and not affiliated with your employment, especially when you aren’t using a company phone. — read more
Leadership should be ashamed!!
Ok everyone I need to vent. This week started a complete mess of Medicare Advantage case management department. The caseloads are 700-900 depending on the region. This is not realistic and setting everyone up for failure. And most of all Cigna... — read more
The September layoff will be very massive
Movement happening from corporate HQ on this. All departments and bands affected across all operations with attempts to avoid trying to payout severance of any sort. At this point, there is no redeeming quality with this leadership, and it will not... — read more
FOW and Anchor Days Meant to Get You to Quit
https://fortune.com/2024/07/24/return-to-office-mandates-layoffs-bamboohr-survey/ Shouldn’t be surprising but they want you to quit so they don’t have to pay you severance. The managers know this.
Evernorth and ESI purposefully targets loyal employees for layoffs
Was with Evernorth for 6 years. Got to CC supervisor role by year 3 and metrics were incredible. Maybe a blessing in disguise but you best believe this place not only doesn't care about you but may even actually despise you. May this shithole... — read more
7/25 Medicare Open Mic
Figured I would create a central post to discuss the nonsense today.
AI COE - the good, the bad, the ugly
My team is engaging with the AI COE for a project. Does anyone here have any experience with this team they care to share?
Summer of Vitality
Any other people forced in office having trouble fitting in exercise? FOW has taken away about 3.5 hours each day (10+ hours a week) in prep and travel time…..more than a full work day! And no real ability to walk, get some sunshine or exercise at... — read more
Rumors about September layoffs
Can anyone confirm this is true? Rumor goes that it will be a big round.
Summary of HCSC Culture for Cigna employees?
Look, you have several thousand Cigna Medicare employees who have just gone from historic pre-pandemic WFH to sudden push to in office work, only to be told mysteriously to continue to WFH and hold down the fort (foreshadowing) , then massive and I... — read more
Next Layoff Date?
Are there any whispers of a future (larger scale) layoff in the coming months?
Am I missing something?
The following is from today's Evernorth Pharmacy Benefit Services & Pharmacy+ Technology Newsletter: ”And it's been GREAT to see you all back in the office. I can't count how many times I've reconnected with one of you in the office; it's great to... — read more
How many of you are quiet quitting?
I used to think quiet quitting was something lazy employees used as an excuse not to do their jobs. It took me a while to realize that quiet quitting simply means doing your job and not letting the company take advantage of you by having you work... — read more
Applications being removed from laptops
My colleagues and I in the midwest have noticed that we've been getting pop-ups for software updates and instead of updates it's actually removing software like WebEx and verint etc. One would question why the Enterprise would be removing things... — read more
Burnt Out
Am I the only one here that has saved all of my PTO over the last year or so because of layoffs? I don't want to use it because I'm saving all of my money and therefor can't afford to go anywhere nice. Also, a layoff feels imminent, so I'm wanting... — read more
AI deployment looks scarier today
Cloud failure made a global issue. Bad management of AI will make a cosmic issue. But no reason to worry, there are all these severely understaffed IT supports everywhere, working on outdated infrastructure, and outsourced client services you have to... — read more
Are you getting to choose your flex day?
A little bit ago my team had a meeting about the expectations of work going forward and went over the Tuesday/Wednesday anchor days and the third flex day. Whenever the policy was introduced it sounded like individuals were able to chose what third... — read more
Benefits Changes
Can anyone please summarize what the benefit changes actually are? I received an email saying they are required to tell us about all the changes they made - just to be directed to dozens of links to hundreds of pages of legalese. I can't imagine... — read more
Great, a worldwide IT issue
Let's see how our "new and improved" IT team fares with this onr. I miss our old colleagues.
Transition Survey
Is anyone actually completing this?
Hiring family members
I wanna understand if this is only in my department or it is company wide phenomenon We have kids and wifies working in our department of senior directors , directors and Principals like “one big family “ Do you see samething happening in your... — read more
Still not used to the office
I still don’t feel at ease in office. I thought I will get used to it but nope , still hate it . Every time I do something, I feel like I am being watched . I hate people keeping tab on each other , what they wear, when do they go to the bathroom, go... — read more