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If you think the company’s biggest problem this year is Change Health, you better prepare yourself. This leadership is burning the org into the ground. The org will be feeling the impact of lost revenue from coding and stars. The industry is doing an... — read more 

Got laid off from Optum on 04/18 and they called me back a couple of weeks ago begging me to come back this week because the workload was too much. Lol CSP/OHBS Quality Auditor for Behavioral

Well for those needing a job, maybe one of the Optum resources maybe dropping by the offices in the Philippines for their accelerated hiring day from 8 am to 8pm. Minimal qualifications. HS education and speak some English. Get hired on the spot the... — read more 

someone posted this online and was wondering if anyone has details on it? “Former Change coders at Optum, are you going to take them up on their offer? Why or why not?“ anyone know what this offer is?

Name: Chad Overreachington, Esquire the Third Title: Senior Expert in Micromanagement & Corporate Chaos Objective: To secure a management position where I can thrive in creating a high-stress, low-reward environment that fosters favoritism, endless... — read more 

Notice text: Blah blah…data…blah…stolen. What data? Pretty much everything “Why did this happen? A cybercriminal accessed our computer system without our permission” I think they meant to say “we f….d up and did not have proper security measures or... — read more 

Optum, the health services division at Minnetonka-based UnitedHealth Group, is laying off about 160 workers in New Jersey. The job cuts will take effect in December, according to a regulatory filing this week, and follow announcements earlier this... — read more 

I heard that if you get laid off and you’re offered a position but decline it, is it illegal for them to withhold your severance pay?

Does anyone know about the random on-site in Texas at Wellmed managers meeting this week that’s 4 days long possibly extending to next week?

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/disruptors/optum-to-conduct-layoffs-in-new-jersey.html

If you get cut just breathe and make sure you have a plan. This is one situation where the grass is MUCH MUCH greener on the other side. I was cut, and it took a few months but I landed in a company that values me, and has a culture built on respect... — read more 

Can only hope and pray bad KARMA gets the executives who have made and make the decisions to cut staff. Leaving the remaining employees drowning in work. Work/life balance, burnout, etc... United doesn't give a sh-t.

Want to leave this job and the health industry in general. It’s been ki-ling my soul for too long. I have been looking at other opportunities. If you cast the net wider, there are even interesting and reasonably well paid jobs that can make a human... — read more 

GL everyone. Tomorrow is Thursday

I have been reading about some theories surrounding the dismantling of Landmark, theories about a possible upcoming round of layoffs, departments anticipated to be affected, etc. Has anyone heard/know CREDIBLE information about Landmark First? ... — read more 

this is a genuine suggestion. but I am not a tax professional. use your own discretion. here's a tip in case it becomes relevant: as soon as you find out you're laid off, update your W4 to "exempt". the company will pay you a lump sum of $x... — read more 

Some layoffs occurred last week, and The latest prediction for a bigger layoff in OCTOBER gleaned from this site is: 10/17 notification, 10/31 term. Anyone have any info????

Do we have any idea how many employees have we lost since the start of the year? I'm talking about both layoffs and regular attrition, not just cuts. What's the total number we're down?

Going to work used to be fun. You could always find a laugh with someone. We worked long and hard for our members. I'm not sure if Leadership remembers. For the special, for the elderly, for the parents, for the sick-- if you needed it done, we got... — read more 

I know California has a union but I do not see many for non clinicians for this company which is desperately needed to hold Witty and the “ shareholders” accountable. I’m tired of 5 to 50 cent raises and the absolute disregard they have for their US... — read more 

I’ve worked for Optum for a few years and have been working healthcare for about 10. No other job has given me the “ ick” the way this company has. Telling members they got denied and that decision was made from someone in the Middle East and when... — read more 

We are all trained to be in constant fear for ourselves and our livelihoods. We should all stop and think for a second about the fact that we all are in the same boat and should support each other. Being laid off is not just the matter of losing a... — read more 

Keep piling on the work until the employee snaps. Now you've discovered their breaking point. To fix things, simply throw in some nice words, like "You're doing amazing! We need more people like you!" Once they're back at it, just make sure you... — read more 

I was laid off yesterday. I spent most of it spinning out. I'm sure I'm not the only one. but it's a new day, there are only 13 left, so it's time to pull up your big kid's pants and do some work. this helped me a LOT so I wanted to share. I... — read more 

I was "affected" yesterday. as part of the severance, you get a list of jobs of the people who are laid off. I have no idea who they are. I don't know their departments. since I work for Optum (at least for the next 13 days) I have to believe... — read more 

Optum Insight seems to have been quite busy yesterday. Can't say what other departments were affected. CHC was. I received "the call" yesterday morning informing me I no longer have a job as of two weeks from now. Appears this round only took out... — read more 

Got laid off in July. I submitted my severance paperwork a week ago, which got rejected. The reason being that my official termination date is Sept 16 while my department last work day was 8/30. Is the idea then that the severance signage is due... — read more 

My manager was laid off today as well.

Only Insight and ERA affected or are there more layoffs happening? It's payday tomorrow. Does this mean that from now on we can be hit any day and any week? Jesus. They just can’t let us breathe for even a moment.

They just pulled us into an impromptu team meeting and announced they just cut our manager and to expect more as the day goes on. No one is safe. Previously used to only hear about layoffs the week before paydays but tomorrow is payday so through... — read more 

Enterprise Reporting and Analytics (ERA) got hit again. my team has had now 5 rounds of layoffs since last October and I got it this time. last day is 09/27. sending love to everyone affected.

Following the algorithm of the last 2 layoffs (4/18, 7/18) are we looking at 10/17 for the layoff date?? (third Thursday of the month, 4 moths apart)

Putting this on the top of the chat, anyone have an info/intel-facts encouraged, opinions discouraged, we are all professionals here, we know we cant trust Optum and we need to look for other jobs ,blah blah.....just looking for intel. And DEF don't... — read more 

I work in ISNP and I am very nervous. The budgets are out of control and we are consistently missing them across the entire country by big numbers. The competition is breathing down our necks and our partners are being less than cooperative with... — read more 

Mostly concerning which areas will be hit the hardest in October/November?

Are staff the legacy Change Healthcare staff that are getting laid off receiving severance according to the Optum severance policy on Sparq or something else? I have heard mixed information so I do not know if there was a severance cutover date.

It’s only a matter of time before every insurance company does this. It’s cheaper no salary, benefits or expenses to pay. Even a revenue generating position isn’t safe in this company anymore. They will find a way to eliminate everyone if they can — read more 

Is this new team being dismantled or laid off? It was formed in August 2023.

I’m at age when I expect to be kicked to the curb, but not anywhere near retirement yet. I still have debt to service and dependents, and I’m not secured for the future in the case I lose the job. My age also doesn't make me easily employable... — read more