They hang over us all the time as a looming threat. Layoffs can and do happen at all times, not just during the big rounds. We’re all anxious about losing our jobs in this economy. Most of us are empathetic, well-adjusted people, and it’s been deeply... — read more 

“ Had a last min 30+ leader meeting scheduled for tomorrow(now today) and it includes a ton of HR and operations teams. Assuming more layoffs are coming this week.” What time is this meeting today?

On 1/23/25, they laid off several PSCs, CTMs, and RIFd a director. When and who will be the next? Have you heard of any restructuring? How huge will be the reorg? Will they replace Home and Community/Navi with UHC reviewers? Will there be Home and... — read more 

Someone posted that when they gave their 2 weeks they were not going to get their PTO. I have been thinking or leaving but after doing some digging I realize what that poster wrote was legit. So for all you thinking of leaving, don’t give a... — read more 

An important update was shared during today’s workforce globalization meeting in Optum Insight Provider. Leadership is moving forward with Project Optum, which is short for (O)nshore (P)ositions (T)o (U)rban (M)umbai. This initiative involves... — read more 

So I made a post a while ago about a class action lawsuit for them layoff Americans and offshoring jobs, turns out there can be a class action lawsuit for exactly that as it can have the basis of anti- American discrimination, and a breach of data:... — read more 

This is honestly the worst time for anyone to lose their job, especially with everything so unstable right now. I can’t believe the company would put so many families at risk like this. It’s beyond cruel. Their greed is tearing lives apart, and it’s... — read more 

The most recent WARN notice from Optum Care, Inc. in Maryland was filed on January 23, 2025, affecting 18 employees in Hagerstown, with layoffs scheduled for March 24, 2025.  It’s important to note that not all layoffs meet the criteria for a WARN... — read more 

While I wasn’t directly affected in this instance, I’d like to better understand how RSU vesting schedules apply to employees with multi-year grants (e.g., 25% annual vesting over four years). Specifically, if a vesting date falls in late February... — read more 

When the VP’s and director’s kids are carried on in the background during meetings, kind of undermines them trying to enforce UHC/Optum “rules”.

With some of the managers and supervisors getting laid off and their teams having to shift around to new ones is it worth it to switch to a different team or even apply internally? I don’t meant to sound tone deaf but if I get laid off I want as much... — read more 

I’ve heard that people in California, specifically those whose colleagues which were not located in California & were laid off Thursday, were temporarily spared because of the fires? From my perspective I can see a handful of California located... — read more 

We are down to half a team, and now I am concerned about what will happen to the rest of us. My best guess is that we will be reassigned, as there is no way to maintain our previous workload with half the staff. Has anyone been in a similar situation... — read more 

I woke up this morning to a nice email from USCIS after reporting Optum on Thursday to USCIS for H1B fraud. I filled out this form. https://www.uscis.gov/report-fraud/uscis-tip-form Three people were on the email chain from USCIS. They were very... — read more 

Grades 20 - 26; SBA; SBI; 84-86 Years Worked | Paid Base Pay # Weeks 0 - 3 3 weeks 4 or 5 4 weeks 6 or 7 6 weeks 8 or 9 8 weeks 10 or 11 10 weeks 12 or 13 12 weeks 14 ог 15 14 weeks 16 or 17 16 weeks 18 or 19 18 weeks 20 ог 21 20 weeks 22 ог 23 22... — read more 

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 account for... — read more 

Has anyone hear about the behavioral health clinican side layoffs?

For those of you who were laid off ( and not rehired) from early 2024 or prior, why are you on this form?

Any info about CSOC positions in appeals and denials?

What’re the thoughts on the future of these positions? Are these positions at risk for being cut?

What is the future for Optum ISNP program?

Just FYI, you will need to request access to a new system through secure. I just got hired on a couple of months ago and my manager directed me to secure stating I need to request access to an additional system. If anyone needs helping navigating or... — read more 

I'm genuinely shocked at how fine I am with being laid off. There's no fear, no bitterness, no worry. Nothing. It's as if the weight of it all just didn't land. Is there such a thing as layoff-related numbness? How long does it usually last? This is... — read more 

This doesn't bode well for the rest of the year. At all. I'm worried we might be seeing quarterly layoffs from now on, if not even more often than that.

For those who don’t have access to sparq I’m Going to try to list this as neatly as possible If you are a grade level 20-26, SBA, SBI 84-86 Benefits depend on the number of years so, 0-3 years you get 3 weeks of pay 4/5 yrs- 4 weeks 6/7 yrs- 6... — read more 

Maybe once tomorrow is behind us, I’ll feel differently, but as of now, I don’t trust anyone when it comes to layoffs, no matter what they say.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but it seems like most people who were laid off were given two weeks before their final day. This means we won’t feel the full brunt of these cuts for another few weeks. And by “full brunt,” I’m referring to increased... — read more 

I can’t send email with w2, pays stamp, and other stuff to my personal email , i’m blocked??? never happens before? Any help? I can’t print them , no access to printer. Thanks

Have heard they aren’t paying out accrued paid time off. Is this legal?

My team doesn't know I was laid off. Do I tell them during this 2 week period or does my boss?

What have you heard? Will we be wiped totally? Seems like they are doing it slowly but steadily. Those who have heard anything, please share.

I’m one of the people who was laid off. It’s a blow, and I’m scared for my future—wondering how, or even if, I’ll be able to help support my family. But at the same time, I feel genuinely liberated. Towards the end, I hated my job. I started... — read more 

Has anyone (or anyone you know) lost out on their severance? What happened? I’m not talking about not receiving it due to being offered another position. What are examples of things that could risk that?

How is this legal for federally funded Medicare Advantage insurance??

Hey everyone, So, I recently left my position and thought I’d be getting my PTO payout — turns out, that’s not always the case. Apparently, some states have no laws requiring companies to pay out unused PTO when you leave. And let me tell you, I... — read more 

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What teams specifically were cut in the Optum Health space and why? Heard about it at a high level but no specifics.

Every employee laid off or not should become One, it’s anonymous and what is the company going to do when everyone is one? Hide behind their stocks and stutter while trying to make people believe their lies. The time is now.

Does anyone know if/when rewarding results will pay? Hoping to leave sooner rather than later but don’t want to leave money on the table.

After a RIF, are managers/remaining teammates instructed not to contact those that were let go?