Big changes coming in outsourcing. Incentives will force to keep jobs in US.

Do they get some kind of notification? I've always wondered this.

Any intel on RIFs for Wellmed or Episource?

This is the most common date mentioned, and fits in to the algorithm of previous layoffs. The site has landmark, ableto, tech mentioned, anyone else have info???

Before my manager was laid off in January, she gave me 5 and an outstanding review because I’ve been managing the job of 4 people on my own since layoffs started in February last year. I was assigned to someone else who was pulled from another market... — read more 

That's it, AbleTo. Brace for impact. I just left one of the so-called "team alignment" meetings, and the news isn't good. A significant number of engineers working on AbleTo's therapy products will be let go on April 17. One of the engineering... — read more 

Anyone know what happens if Hartford Healthcare becomes out of network for UHC?

since Jan. they moved the team and now we run out of work constantly wondering what’s next with offshore on and PR and India

Has anyone heard if or when the OIC team will be let go?

Why are so many waiting for severance? Getting severance is never a sure thing. Companies are not required to hand it out. It is completely up to them if they feel like offering anything or not. Do not sit around expecting a payout that may never... — read more 

Synder vs UHG bet this will be another opportunity for UHG to retaliate. 69 million for the settlement of mismanaging employees 401 k. People will start getting settlement emails and or letters.

I was laid off from Optum last April, rehired shortly after, and then laid off again this past October. But truthfully, I saw it coming. There was barely any work to do. The silver lining? I secured a new role, and honestly, being laid off from Optum... — read more 

Hi- In the last year, my team had four positions eliminated, three of them, including mine, were incredibly near some form of parental leave. I was just a few weeks away from going on paternity leave A colleague of mine was days from giving... — read more 

This is the most important thread, lets keep this at the top. Thank you to all those that shared. Any new or useful info RE: the next possible big RIF, 4/17 please post

What the he-l is going on with the people at HR? Cases closed with no outreach, missing W2s, condescending attitude. I don’t know what’s worse–if the call goes to offshore or the states at this point. Have gotten a terrible attitude from both. — read more 

Lots of info spread throughout the site, what info do we have thus far.....

Take Control Look--it's happened to THOUSANDS of us. It's not fun. It's not "a new adventure." It just straight up and down stinks. When I was first laid off, I spent 2 days just spinning out. There were so many unknowns and so many things I had to... — read more 

Pbm Optum will not ever consider promotions or fair pay. If u look to to move to another position most likely they will block u. If u want to make crease ur career u will be blocked., that is how little they care. Move on and find another position... — read more 

Does anyone know if any coders have been laid off yet. I am talking the coders that assign CPT and ICD codes based on doctor’s notes.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/21/united-healthcare-justice-department-investigation

Heard about a couple folks being let go at BCBS of MN over mouse movers. Do you think Optum would do something similar? Also, do you know if teams metrics are something being used to decide if someone is let go or is it strictly based on manager... — read more 

And that everyone under optum will eventually be let go at some point? I can’t decide if I want to job hunt or not. Better to look while you still have a job and are not desperate yet I suppose. The other part is me just hopes I’ll never get let go... — read more 

I heard in some regions DSNP is taken from navi/HC and going through just Optum. Anyone know anything?

Not Doug Ellis lying through his teeth and bongartz and Santiago hiding it still uh oh

Yes, trigger warning-political post. I’m assuming the ongoing efforts to privatize VA and potentially move Medicare to pure MA coverage will benefit UNH. Wxtty didn’t think he was wasting money heading to FL to lobby trxmp with a million dollar gift... — read more 

With the apparent success of the UHC Voluntary Separation package, what are the chances Optum may offer this option as well this year?

Is this confirmed? Nothing major until then?

Does anyone know if landmark health will be effected in next layoff round? I keep reading april 17 Is next round. I'm an ncm.

Folks...you're being tossed out the door for multiple reasons...but it's not all off shoring. This weekend, Optum is lead sponsor for The Player's Championship on the PGA tour. Go look up how much that is costing the company....you should be crazy... — read more 

Optum ISNP is threatening to fire their Sales staff for not hitting at least 30 enrollments each month. “Model office” they call it. What a joke! They presented us with a beautiful deck showing us the path to termination. First off it’s illegal to... — read more 

I work on a team in the commercial implementation space doing prepay implementations and just learned another contractor on our team is getting hit by the bullsh-t globalization stuff. This follows after another member of our team got hit in Late... — read more 

Good Morning! Does anyone have an intel on upcoming RIFs, and departments affected? Thank you

I used to be proud to work for this company. Now I’m waiting for my turn for Rif and severance. Companies don’t even ask why you are looking to leave when they see Optum on resume

Yesterday most of the 2nd level techs were layed off. There are people who been with the company 20+ years let go. The last day is the week of March 17th. There is no way offshore techs can replace this brain drain. The top leader in Optum IT have... — read more 

People have been reporting layoffs, with small groups or individuals impacted. I can’t make sense of the rumors—how widespread has it been?

I am wondering with all the changes in BH CM when we will be cut. Now the are trying to recruit for people to work call queues and IEX is back although they try to gas light us into saying it's to ensure people are taking their lunches and not... — read more 

Not me, but heard through others - was one of my reports. 7 years experience, was told it was for cost cutting. This is in Optum Consumer Engineering, it's that time of year again.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Layoffs/comments/1irnmwe/unitedhealth_laying_off_30_35k_by_may_1/