#healthcare

For those who have been laid off, is medical coverage for your dependent(s) good through thre severance payments or does it only cover you?

Healthcare costs are going to continue to go up (for everyone) virtually everywhere.

Even has AI continues to displace (entry-level white collar jobs) over time (the unemployment rate rising will continue will show it).

Thread dedicated to 10/30. Please share only credible information.

What a shame. Every year 1000s of companies renegotiate with insurers to cut benefits... Sick... Millions of Americans fight, every day, to avoid medicl bankruptcy. They pay taxes close to those in European countries with universal healthcare, yet get almost nothing in return. Healthcare +education are sooooooooo essential for a strong society. Still we Americans make sure both cost the most in the world (and reach the fewest)...

Tonight’s episode on the 6:30pm news, showcased a gentleman Mr. Middleton, whom has Bile Duct Cancer was denied a life extending dr-g Ziihera that hos Oncologist and team recommended.

Cigna denied and suggested another dr-g that most likely would not extend Mr. Middleton’s life long enough to obtain the liver transplant he needs. Unlike the recommended dr-g Ziihera most likely would

Just another example as to how profits are being placed before member’s health. Our healthcare system is truly broken.

Oftentimes I hear persons say that reason why healthcare is so expensive in the U.S. is because of all the state of the art technology and research. And although I do not doubt that is the case, I think persons would take maybe less state of the art technologies and research, if they could at least have their healthcare actually save their life in an affordable way, when needed.

To use a metaphor, what good would it be if all commercial planes got replaced with an equivalent to airforce one, if because of that now, it would cost a person $20k to fly from San Diego to San Francisco?

Also, I think there is a lot of greed going on where C-Suite executives are getting paid millions, Large Bank Investors are making major profits, and because of that, which has been recognized by hospitals and providers now figure they might as well not be left out of the profit gains and charging exponential costs for services that would have cost a fraction in the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. And I won’t even bother mentioning Pharmaceutical manufacturers. I really do not know what to think about it nor what can be done.

Anyway, here below is a little about that news program, if you want to check it out.

(Not sure yet if Humana has ever been mentioned yet on this program but would not be surprised. Unless of course they pay off NBC a big fat check for millions to keep them out of any episodes.)

"The Cost of Denial" is an NBC News series that investigates the financial and emotional impact of insurance companies denying claims for health, home, or auto coverage. The series features stories of people struggling to get coverage for medical treatments, repairs, and medications, highlighting how insurers use processes like prior authorization to deny claims. NBC News provides an email, CostofDenial@nbcuni.com, for individuals to share their experiences with insurance denials.

Hello all, any new information on potential Layoff 10/30? thank you

I have an upcoming interview with Humana but also have an offer at the moment, I feel as though Humana would offer more money & the potential team I would be joining may be different than what everyone is saying here.... helppp

Too many occasions where someone wants to do good work but blocked by another. Too many emails don not get a response and this includes leadership. How are employees supposed to do their jobs or fulfill the asks and goals given by our leaders? Impossible. One cares anymore.

Check out the link below to read a story from a whistleblower. This is exactly what has been happening at HCSC since ITOM in 2017. Don't believe me? Take a look at the ORG chart sometime and tell me this isn't happening. There has been a replacement of not only leadership, but all levels inside HCSC. Stories like this are just the tip of the iceberg too. Do you want to know who is responsible and allow it to keep happening? The Board of Directors that oversee this company and most likely the first two levels of our ORG chart.

They don't care about any of the people that have built this company or the people who work hard day and day out to support it. This post is not about politics and this is not about race. If you offended by it - take a breather, calm down, and try to process the information logically and not emotionally.

The New Centralized UM leadership is out of touch with the employees ! It is chaos, disastrous and not doable. Huge stress and unbearable!!!

Hospital workers protested outside the University of California at San Francisco, or UCSF, Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland this past Friday in response to 38 layoffs announced Oct. 6. The rally organized by California Nurses Association, or CNA, and University Professional and Technical Employees, or UPTE, drew about 50 people at peak.

https://www.dailycal.org/news/city/nurses-protest-ucsf-layoffs-at-children-s-hospital-oakland/article_26446e41-e69f-4fae-91b0-687ea094a56b.html

Point32Health, the state’s second largest health insurance company, is eliminating 254 jobs in its second workforce reduction of the year. The layoffs will impact approximately 6.5% of Point32’s workforce.

https://www.nbcboston.com/boston-business-journal/point32health-more-layoffs/3830594/

Just saw email taking about the changes upcoming during enrollment period. Atleos mentions about the “staggering increases in healthcare” requiring an increase of rates.

That’s now a double whammy as they took away the benefit of being healthy (non smoking, sugar levels, etc) providing a discount on healthcare per pay period. Smokers actually benefited the most cause their rates came down!

Add that to worsening 401k company match, things keep going in reverse.

I can only imagine how many people will experience identity theft as a result of this.

“ LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) and Providence, a Washington-based health system, today announced a pioneering initiative to streamline and secure data exchange between payers and providers – setting a new standard for interoperability in support of value-based care.”

I bet in coming days, we will hear about lawsuits where major data breaches occurred as a result to this. Mark your calendars.

• Women's health startup Tia just slashed about 23% of its workforce, Business Insider has learned.
• CEO Felicity Yost told employees that Tia got feedback in a recent fundraise that led to the cuts.
• In-person healthcare clinics, like those Tia operates, have proven difficult to sustain financially.

https://www.businessinsider.com/womens-health-startup-tia-cut-23-of-workforce-layoff-2025-10

It’s already a big number in HIH. But how long will they continue to hire there? Or is it a moving target and they don’t know until we find a way to be profitable in other ways.

We called it on this board several months ago due to inside sources. More benefit cuts announced today. Healthcare and life insurance changes will save about $2m. The increase in premium hits lower wage worker hardest. There should be a sliding scale based on percentages and income level. Premium rise is a regressive tax. Anthem is rolling out these Platinum BS Providers--probably the ones getting the biggest kickbacks in a ponzi like scheme. CHRO and Data Czar not in attendance at the price hike inflation meeting today.

Did we hear Stephen correctly say HS brand wins, no more Blue Medicare?

I hope everyone being laid off will land on their feet soon. And I truly hope this will be the last round of layoffs for a long time, because these cuts hurt not only employees but also our patients.

any insight on the salesforce issue with no new patients loading?

Citing financial challenges and economic uncertainty, the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital is preparing to reduce its workforce by 87 positions in December, according to a notification that the Palo Alto medical institution filed with the state this week.

https://www.paloaltoonline.com/health-care/2025/10/14/dozens-face-layoffs-at-lucile-packard-childrens-hospital/

well at least my health insurance is only going up 10% this year. if only my merit increase kept pace

In the news...

Humana loses challenge to 2025 Medicare Advantage ratings

October 14, 20251:58 PM EDT

Clearly CVS made the right choice if the anecdote is to be believed.

I personally LOVED the digs about not doing AI for flashy headlines and to focus on the basics.

Also kind of interesting with all of the "the whole system is broken and should be remade" [in brackets is how we eliminate the broken Payer/reimbursement system rather than just put AI bandaids on it]

Who else is putting in an application at CVS today??

I’m in the process of interviewing at Humana with a panel scheduled soon, in the Quality space. What is the culture and vibe like? Humana used to be the market leader in Medicare, the envy of all payers and after looking at this job board, stock prices and Stars ratings I’m surprised to see that things have not been as stellar? Any insights would be appreciated.

Lenox Hill Hospital, part of Northwell Health, plans to lay off more than 30 EMTs and paramedics within about 30 days while scaling back its ambulance fleet. Three units that currently handle 911 calls from West 72nd Street through Washington Heights will be removed, which frontline staff warn could mean longer response times. Five ambulances will remain in service, focused on Harlem and the Upper East Side.

The hospital says the cuts follow a strategic reassessment within the FDNY’s broader EMS network and aim to streamline operations. The move comes amid citywide financial strain on hospitals and warnings that New York’s healthcare system could lose about 8 billion dollars annually under new federal policies. Advocates and labor groups say reducing hospital based ambulances will add pressure to an already stretched 911 system. Northwell implemented similar reductions in Queens and Staten Island last year, and new city rules that direct patients to the nearest hospital may also be influencing deployment plans.

• https://eastsidefeed.com/odds-and-ends/lenox-hill-hospital-to-lay-off-ems-workers-scale-back-ambulance-services/

So many teams have been reduced to bare bones that we can barely manage, if at all. Layoffs have disproportionately targeted people in critical roles, those with real experience and skills. My team is missing several people whose shoes the rest of us can’t fill even if we wanted to. And to make it worse, the workload is the same or even bigger, but there are far fewer people to handle it. I’m basically falling off my feet, just like everyone else.

I’m also afraid this round won’t be the end of it.

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https://www.axios.com/2025/10/10/unitedhealth-aarp-health-coverage-medicare

UnitedHealth paid AARP $9B to sell Medicare products

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Kaiser Permanente is laying off hundreds of workers across California, further deepening tensions with its union of 31,000 nurses that is preparing a five-day strike beginning next week.

In an Oct. 6 letter filed with the state’s Employment Development Department, Kaiser’s Human Resources Director Christine Neubauer said that the Oakland-based health care provider began notifying 216 workers of their layoffs starting Sept. 17.

https://www.dailynews.com/2025/10/09/kaiser-laying-off-216-workers-deepening-tensions-amid-nurses-labor-talks/

After 3 weeks, the separation agreement is finally done. Dell is covering 2 months of COBRA insurance (they cut us off a full week BEFORE he was laid off).

How long did it take for y'all to get health insurance reinstated? We're in OKC and I've been without medication for a month now. It's way too expensive to pay out of pocket (thousands). I'm afraid it'll be too late to use it by the time they reinstate & backdate it.

My husband signed his severance paperwork yesterday (after waiting for 3 weeks for them to get it to him) and they agreed to cover 2 months of COBRA.

How long did it take for them to reinstate the coverage after you signed the paperwork? They canceled ours a full week BEFORE he was laid off. (They claim they are "looking into it") But I haven't been able to refill medications ($$$$$) or go to appointments for almost a month now. I fear they will reinstate it too late for us to be able to use it - with the backdating.

Take time to review your medical selections carefully because it looks like a lot of little changes have been made and some may or may not affect you. Please read the options carefully. ChatGPT can also help you select the best option for you and your family.

Can anyone share the timing on when merit and RRP funding is decided and when funding levels get communicated down the chain of command?

Or maybe there will be no communication because there won't be any funding this year?

60-90 minutes devoted to commuting.
Coworkers constantly stopping by to chat about non work related things.
Leaders encouraging team lunches that last an hour.
Scrambling to find private space for sensitive calls.

I’m hitting my time but getting a lot less accomplished. But I’m at my desk. That’s what matters, right?

"One thing that you begin to notice when you spend a lot of time around people who perform at a world-class level is that they are more prone to anxiety. So when you shake things up, you’re most likely to rattle the very people you can least afford to lose and who can most easily leave."
https://www.fastcompany.com/91384291/how-to-truly-change-your-organization

RIF happened today in MI, stated it was due to Marketplace loss

Just wondering if anyone has received the dreaded 6am email today?

Who is coming with me?