Any word on what’s going on with the WellCare LOB ? Been getting some marketplace work/large caseloads/restructuring..
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What does that even mean?
Looks like product leadership has been decided and it’s not the de facto option
Huh? Did CoPilot just enter the conversation??
There’s a restructuring underway. I recently saw the updated org chart and realized something I hadn’t fully processed before—when I was promoted last year, my responsibilities actually decreased. At the time, I assumed my people leader was being supportive, maybe trying to protect my bandwidth. But now, with this reorg, it’s clear that the structure is shifting to add more layers above. It’s a loss-win dynamic: some folks will move up, but the percentage of actual offers is shrinking. For most of us, it’s shaping up to be a lateral transfer—not a true advancement.
There are so many reasons for this:
- Flattening vs. Layering for Control
Initial promotion with reduced duties may have been a way to recognize your value while buffering you from burnout or transitional chaos.
Later layering above you could reflect a shift toward tighter control, more oversight, or a desire to centralize decision-making.
- Title Inflation Without Role Expansion: Some orgs use promotions as retention tools—offering titles without expanding scope.
This can create the illusion of upward mobility while quietly preparing for a broader reorg.
Preparing for External Audits or M&A: Adding layers and redistributing duties can make the org chart look more “mature” or “compliant” for investors, regulators, or potential buyers.
Budget Optimization By shifting roles laterally and reducing the number of true promotions, they can limit salary increases while still appearing to offer growth.
It’s a loss-win tactic: some move up, but most stay flat, keeping costs predictable.
- Performance Buffering: Adding layers above may be a way to shield upper leadership from direct accountability or to create fallbacks if new initiatives fail.
Based on the investment issues with our financial strategic plan, I am going to assume all the above is likely accurate.
I assume there’s a consolidation of roles and other functions. Possibly from markets to corporate and also within corporate. Hard to run a nationally funded product with so many local variations.
This seems to be the worst kept secret right now. Medicare restructuring.
I’m in NJ and something doesn’t feel right. Management have been having more meetings than usual and not keeping teams in the loop. Something definitely brewing. Morality is down. Medicaid cuts will mean bloodshed for our LOB
What state are you in?
No marketplace layoffs yet - which surprises me greatly.
Interesting. I’ve heard a restructure is coming, but wondering which areas will be affected and how.