leaders are asking to suspend all products until further notice.

There seems to be no rhyme or reason in policy and procedure changes in this company. Does anyone have an idea of what departments/how much of Optum's work has been farmed out to private equity firms? Because I feel like that would explain a lot.

I know there's a policy where you are not allowed to work outside of the US. Has anyone tried to do this with like a VPN router + travel router?

Optum insight layoffs will be on Sep 18th.

Layoffs happening at Wellmed Thursday 9/18. VPs and Directors in layoff trainings today.

On Sparq, it looks like the Incentive Program page was updated mid/late August & now there's no mention of merit, only RRP. The downloadable PDF is also new, talks about base salary, incentive opportunities & benefits--and having to exceed... — read more 

Does anyone know if it’s actually possible/a thing to volunteer to be on a layoff list for the next round? If it’s inevitable to hit all departments, would rather it be me than others on the team who need this job more than I do -and at least with... — read more 

We’re already seeing data showing AI is far from what was promised. Everyone rushed to adopt the latest corporate fad, but it simply can’t do what they claim. I’m not naive, AI has mostly been an excuse for layoffs. But with how deeply it’s being... — read more 

Stress is everywhere, causing good people to leave in droves. The management is offering zero support through it all, and only makes things worse in the majority of cases. Some days it feels like just surviving the day is all you can do - and that's... — read more 

Look out everyone, orgs are now monitoring everyone's AI usage to fit with our glorious leadership's new decrees that we are now an AI-first company. If you aren't shoehorning AI into every part of your daily workflow, you are considered a bad... — read more 

A weird article promoting offshoring our jobs https://www.wheninmanila.com/optum-philippines-experience/

I heard that this is being cut in terms of the discounted rate. Is going to be 5% with some other shenanigans… also heard that PTO can’t be carried over going into 2026… anyone heard the same?

A new initiative being rolled out to meet 24hr deadline for Medicaid and DSNP TATs is for RNs in the state of issue to work weekends but our nurses that are out of states are not being forced to do so. You can not make 1/2 your team work weekends... — read more 

How is it looking on layoffs?

Anyone know if we are able to use Starlink Internet for WFH? I am rural and my current Internet is terrible with minimal other options.

What do you all think? I’m a bit worried, but then again, we’ve learned that nothing good ever seems to come out of these situations anyway.

Be prepared!

Checked him out. Left UHG long long ago to go PE and consulting. Will OI be nonexistent by the time he finishes layoffs? That is my fear. A lot of finance and health projects got moved to OI and I feel it’s like being picked for the glue factory.

I'm trying to find a contract position for a friend of mine looking to get into project or product management. Onshore citizen, former military, distinguished, fundraises for veterans every year, tech Agile background, great guy, runs a number of... — read more 

Soooo was everyone weirded out that ADC and PSC had combined meeting? Merge happening in future?

Girls night! Did ya get the email? Divvy's out! Pretty sudden, too. This on top of all the shuffling of other top brass. Lisa had the right idea. Vivian may have gone willingly, but was likely a witty casualty. Can't say I blame them, I wish all the... — read more 

Any lay offs today?

They really cut the budget huh? Ive learned more from a high school substitute teacher than these "presentations" on grainy zoom video from offshore.

It’s like the company has turned the workforce into a seasonal commodity instead of actual people. Every new round chips away at any remaining loyalty or pride in the work. Enough is enough. And if you don't know how high our hiring is, go and check... — read more 

As it's slowly consumed I'd expect this budget junk offering to be targeted.

Is Optum going to ki-l our business? Should we all be looking for new jobs?

Does anyone have a date for a September RIF? Is it this Thursday or next? Does anyone have specifics for WellMed?

Some providers received odd emails today, pretty elusive and vague. Only leads to assumptions, I know, but this is how things are typically done, so wasnt sure if anyone has heard anything or has any insight on impe ding RIFs

I’m an outpatient mental health therapist at a very small location and have been here since January. We have had barely any new clients and have a huge office. Even though we have no new clients they are hiring 2-3 new therapists as well as a psych... — read more 

I panicked at first, but now, with some time to really assess my situation, it almost feels like a blessing. I wasn’t planning on leaving, but I was so unhappy that having them make that decision for me actually did me a favor. I’m still looking for... — read more 

I work face to face with providers and members and decided to actually encourage them to come to this site and others to be informed about the atrocities of this company and how greedy and shallow the shareholders are. It is important members know... — read more 

Mid Oct RIF confirmed OI. If your on a pip or a cr-ppy 28+ your days numbered

Just got hired for wellmed and already hearing of layoffs, however I’ve been with Navi for years but thought wellmed would be safer. Providers are starting to be rude to anyone under UHG too. It’s like woke are getting tired of them serving... — read more 

Reductions in business segments are happening in Mid sept. And reductions for shared service areas are happening in Mid Oct (decision tools being sent this week)

Will we be fired for not going in enough? I know they are tracking badge scans. 31s and above are mandatory back to office including telecommuters. I am sure it is only a matter of time where everyone else goes back at this point.

Optum tech here. The amount of AI cr-p being posted in chats or through email by managers is ridiculous. Be a leader not a product of a computer because you are graded on using it. My message to tech execs. You will always be a great asset and daily... — read more 

Does anyone know if there are implications of quitting immediately after your parental leave ends?

I heard recently that a remote person who is less than 30 miles away from the office is being converted back into hybrid and forced to go in. This employee is out at the moment so I can't ask them. Anybody else hear anything to this effect