With the org chart still being offline & a combo with my boss in my 1:1 where they said "don't be surprised if we see more impacting our department"

For the last couple of weeks there has been at least one armed security guard in the lobby in the Chicago building. He’s tall and wears regular clothes with a black jacket zipped halfway but if you pay attention you can see the outline of a we-pon on... — read more 

I’ve been trying for months, just to be on the safe side since I expected layoffs to happen. I thought job hunting would at least give me some peace of mind, but it’s done the opposite - I’ve started to panic. It’s so bad out there that I’m now even... — read more 

I’ve been ringing the bell on this for over a year—both here and in person. The writing’s been on the wall, layoffs were always coming this year. The PTO change was the clear warning sign. I got out earlier this year and stopped even checking this... — read more 

Have you all that were recently let go started applying elsewhere already or are you waiting?

I'm just trying to verify paid pto because at this point I don't trust anything.....

Seems like there is still speculation around a VSP, not surprising given the age demographic of the RIFed employees (mostly under age 60?). Anyone hear anything, or is this wishful thinking?

I was due to start with HCSC on the Dearborn side as a Claim Technician on Monday, October 6th. I received this email today: "As you were previously informed via email on October 3rd, 2025, HCSC has rescinded your offer of employment. This... — read more 

I’m leaving, I just want to know do I inform HR or my manager? My department is toxic, stressful and chaotic.

I know some people lurk here who have left HCSC. If you put in 2 weeks notice, do they usually just let you go?

Now that (hopefully) the emotions have started to settle after the layoffs at HCSC, maybe we can pivot the energy to something carthartic? Let’s crowdsource ideas for harmless, policy-accurate compliance. The kind of thing you can do at any company... — read more 

I've heard that there will be a PTO change coming since we acquired Cigna. There are too many state differences which means that some states will get more PTO than others because of the differences. Also heard they may let only those affected know... — read more 

If you willingly leave HCSC and have unused PTO, will they pay that PTO out with your final check?

What do Severance packages look like for HCSC employees?

$60 Billion revenue. $40 Million CEO income. Federal Taxes: 2023: 308 million (on ~60 Billion revenue) 2022: 50 million 2021: -169 million (negative tax) 2020: -723 million (negative tax)

I was in person for Jim’s town hall and had to stifle a laugh when he described Maurice’s email as “a thoughtful memo”

https://www.bcbstx.com/docs/forms/group/tx/grp-proxy-tx.pdf

https://www.fec.gov/files/legal/aos/2014-11/1303261.pdf

Don’t give them anything. No extra time, no extra effort, no loyalty. Just the bare minimum. And don’t take on the work dumped on you from the skilled people they just tossed aside. Why help clean up their mess or shoulder more, when you could be the... — read more 

https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/-/view/type/HTML/id/3340898?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=SNL_Banker_Search_Google&utm_term=&utm_content=298712797329&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIt4TV-6PM8wIV3G1vBB1LVgzKEAAYASAAEgIVr_D_BwE — read more 

Got another frustrating non-answer from the transition email (similar to my HR conversation), and my leadership has gone dark. Has anyone gotten any sign of a deadline here for getting your things back? I assume they're having the team admins... — read more 

Who all from Cigna has been impacted by the layoffs? What leaders have been let go over the last week

Do we know what's getting hit this time? Or do we get to guess again?

heard someone say actuary and client were next, anyone know anything

Atleast with Cigna, I can buy their stocks. USAA is customer owned and gives it policy holder dividends. Can policy holder of HCSC limit executive pay or play a role in governance?

Employees on the private Facebook groups are talking about doing it in rememberance.

Yes, last week su-ked. And like you, I’m nervous about what’s to come. But let’s not kid ourselves or rewrite history. When the pandemic hit, this company didn’t toss us aside while the economy melted down. We kept our jobs. Some of us even got cash... — read more 

It’s impossible to function normally when we don’t know what’s coming. Our livelihoods are on the line, and it’s a real a--hole move from leadership to keep us completely in the dark.

I can't afford to just up and quit in this economy, but I've started mass-applying for positions at various other companies that will truthfully probably pay better than what I make at HCSC anyways. This RIF has been the catalyst I needed to get the... — read more 

Will there be more next week? Anyone aware? I’ve heard that they will start reviewing and laying off lower level employees but not sure when.

Who’s coming with me?

I truly think Headquarters should be moved to Richardson. As long as HQ is in Chicago, the “Chicago Way of Doing Things” will continue to prevail over our company culture. Talking a good game, but not really looking out for our members… giving in to... — read more 

I guess we nervously await round 2 in December? How can we work like this?

If the board put it to the masses for a vote.. Would you vote to suspend ALL bonuses and pay raises for a year to avoid a RIF? It’s all or nothing, if we vote to suspend bonuses and raises.. nobody gets them.

Anyone else reflecting on this week wondering what the he-l just happened? A typical week became a week of doom and gloom. It became hard to focus, the rumor mill roaring along with a sorry excuse of response by our CEO. In all my years at HCSC, I’ve... — read more 

I am getting only 12 weeks of severance for 23 years of work. The 12 weeks basically add up to my salary for the remainder of the year. No f..king appreciation for my years of service! I am talking to a lawyer before signing this! Medical and... — read more