From: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/finance/fierce-healthcare-layoff-tracker-blue-cross-blue-shield-michigan-offers-buyouts
Feb. 13
Optum eliminates 71 positions in New Jersey
Optum Services is letting go of 71 workers in New Jersey, the company announced in a WARN filing at the end of January.
The layoffs will take effect April 23. There will be 14 clinical review coordinators losing their job, in addition to several pharmacy care coordinators, customer service supervisors and nurse practitioners.
It is the latest mass layoff posting from the company in New Jersey, which announced a reduction in force of 160 employees in its OptumCare division.
Optum's stated reason for the layoffs was “alignment of capabilities and services to meet the evolving needs of our business and those we serve.” Workers can receive benefits through the Employee Assistance Program for up to 36 months and health benefits through COBRA.
The company employs more than 6,000 people in New Jersey and is currently hiring, the company told Fierce Healthcare.
Last year, Optum discontinued its virtual care division, and mass layoffs at Optum Home & Community Care, Landmark Health and naviHealth. An Optum facility in Toledo, Ohio closed by September.
The company announced it was laying off 524 workers and closing 15 locations in California.