The harm it will cause to both clients and us will be incalculable. I won't even mention the craziness of the AI business model or the broader impact on people and the environment. Since it's already being forced upon us, it should be regulated into... — read more 

Well, this is something new. Hearing about an offshore VP of Software Engineering getting laid off this week in CE.

This is not a video game. These are people’s livelihoods on the line (both who work here and who the employees serve). This was the most out of touch townhall I have ever seen. Good luck to everyone

The he-l is he talking about hitting level 11 and treating this like a game. Beyond tone deaf.

Holy Cow this company is cooked. Absolutely rutterless townhall talking about AI. I wouldn't be surprised if this company chapter 11s in the next 3 years. And Optum is sold off for scraps

If we played a drinking game every time they say AI everyone would be drunk before lunch time. These people are so out of touch.

I cannot believe the words coming out from these so called leaders mouth. I guess as long as they can travel the world and enjoy in company’s cost - they don’t care. It will be another company that goes to ground.

Watching his d-mb face be all happy on this all employee meeting makes my blood literally boil. I want to punch the screen.

Have they started mailing tax forms yet?

"UnitedHealth Group executives today predicted that the number of people with its fully insured commercial health coverage will fall about 16% this year, to less than 6.9... — read more 

Copilot guesstimates 2000-5000 cuts in 2026 just within Optum health. 572 confirmed in Jan. Out of 240000 employees could be worse. https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-transactions-and-valuation-issues/whats-new-with-optum-9-updates-in-3-months/

I’ve received four separate inquiries from different parts of the organization asking whether I have any open positions. One came from HR—they emailed me saying the individual was identified as a top performer and asked me to review their résumé for... — read more 

Voluntary separation!!! Let those go that can take the impact better. Don’t force people out that need this job for the support of their families. Please. Listen to us.

I'm in pure "collect the paycheck" mode now. Minimal effort, zero overtime. The last year and a half have been a masterclass in how dedication is rewarded here. It isn't. My only remaining goal is to get a decent severance and never look back.

I do believe HC is essentially in trouble. With 2027 projected MA revenue change of 0.09% which indirectly affects 2026 projections, projected further MA membership attrition (up to 3 million), HC will inevitably shrink. “They’re choosing... — read more 

Coworkers laid off last week, this week I hear the product I work on is being gutted. Some will move to other areas, others will be let go. For the “lucky ones” that remain, it feels like we are left behind on a sinking ship. Lower 401k, no hopes for... — read more 

Is this what Sandip Dorkani meant by 100x, crashing the stock price? 52 week low of 234 could be reached at this point. One disaster after another lately with leadership. Brush up your resume and look elsewhere, the only thing that will 100x now is... — read more 

IMO - Optum should completely overhaul and replace the incompetent and absent middle management from all the inherited poor performing Kelsey-Seybold Clinics within Houston Metropolitan area. Most of these pseudo leaders were promoted by their... — read more 

Is that some kind of a joke? More cuts?

I have another degree and certificate but don't wish to work as that for Optum....when they are considering layoffs so they look at your resume and try to offer another job to get out of paying you severance

https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/investors.html

“UHC revenue reflect fewer consumers served, with membership expected to range between 46.9 million to 47.5 million. Optum revenues of more than $257.5 billion reflect the corresponding membership attrition in Optum Rx and the strategic right- sizing... — read more 

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And with such a bad outlook, who can guarantee the rest of us are "safe" until the second half of February? I’m so sorry for the people affected last week, and I expect many of us will soon join that army of the unemployed. This has been really tough... — read more 

UGH speaks out on what is going on in Minneapolis: https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/26/business/minnesota-companies-ceos-target At last a voice of reason ! All that noise makes it harder to figure out who to RIF and what life saving claims to deny... — read more 

Unh stock is getting crushed right before earnings. Layoffs are going to skyrocket even more here. Brutal

With 2/19 layoffs, wondering if those impacted will receive RRP?

Sending an employee survey the day after massive layoffs is so tone deaf and par for this company. No point in even filling them out as it’s obvious senior leaders don’t care.

Has anyone received their w-2 yet? Are they literally just going to wait til the 31st?

My heart goes out to everyone who was let go last week. With the economy and job market like this, I don't think the timing could be worse. The company's disregard for people's lives is shocking and cruel.

Does anyone know if OptumRx Finance teams will be impacted with the next round of layoffs?

I know it's just a week left, but I don't trust them anymore so it wouldn't surprise me if they sprung something else on us.

It makes no sense to fire your most valuable workers to cut costs but here we are again.

If they really need to save money, they should look at the overpaid directors and VPs who contribute nothing. So many managers here are terrible at leading people. Letting them go would be a positive.

There’s no way to maintain mental health when layoffs happen back to back with no breathing room. We can’t relax or focus on our work because we know it’s never over, and more cuts are always coming in a few weeks. This is mental torture, plain and... — read more 

Here is the table I found for the US severance package (Effective 1st January 2025). | Completed Years of Service | Grades 20–26 (84–86) | Grades 27–28 (87–88) | Grades 29+ (89+, M1–M4, SLT, ELT) | | -------------------------: |... — read more 

Were there layoffs in care management this week and/or will that area get hit on 2/19?