Thread regarding Optum layoffs

RIF Friday 1/23/26 Optum Behavioral Health Dept.

Was just told by someone in that department that on Friday 1/23 they are laying off 17% of the team.


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One teammate RIFed so far, OBH tech earlier this AM. Might be more happening but haven't heard any others directly yet. Since rumor is that this'll be a substantial impact, does anyone know if notifications will continue this afternoon? Or if we make it through lunch are we more likely in the clear for this round?

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Post ID: @jf+1kfh421qs

@b6 not Thursday told you it would be today and it was

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Post ID: @ja+1kfh421qs

@by - this is America and not India. We have lawyers. That is a lawsuit waiting to happen.

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Post ID: @cy+1kfh421qs

@OP There are tech products that scan audio from patient encounters to identify depression and boost raf scores during an md appt - no need for behavioral health screening any more. those jobs are gone.

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Post ID: @by+1kfh421qs

@bd Home and community have BH nurse practitioners that do telephonic work with patients

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Post ID: @be+1kfh421qs

What does “Behavioral Health” mean in this comment/instance? It’s spread among many departments dependent on functional area, etc. And what is BH APPs?

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Post ID: @bd+1kfh421qs

@b6 it’s Friday, “Due to the holiday”. Confirmed today.

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Post ID: @bb+1kfh421qs

It is always on thursday so 1/22 instead of 1/23 sounds more reasonable

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Post ID: @b6+1kfh421qs

Fingers crossed it’s the fluff leadership that goes first

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Post ID: @b1+1kfh421qs

@ad I can tell you I already know Ableto is affected.

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Post ID: @b0+1kfh421qs

Well, just speaking for myself, as a tired superstar employee, I could use some therapy.

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Post ID: @a8+1kfh421qs

@a1 I know right? It’s usually Thursdays? They said this Friday & he said most of the department is commuters

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Post ID: @a4+1kfh421qs

So it’s not the 22nd where is the behavioral health located? Any other departments?

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