Topics regarding layoffs at UnitedHealth Group Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at UnitedHealth Group Inc.

Here we go...

I hope today is not as bad as some people are predicting... Although chances are it will be...

I'm ready to volunteer to be laid off

What is the point of hoping to keep a job that has reduced my quality of life to the point where I barely eat and sleep anymore? I now firmly believe that even unemployment is better than this. My mental state can hardly get any worse and at least... — read more 

How does it work for laid off telecommuters

Would love some insight from those who have been through this. How long til home internet turned off? How do we return equipment? Do they want it all even like desk chair and filing cabinet or just computer and monitors? Thank you in advance.

Upcoming Cuts (March 2020)

If prior posts are accurate, they had said aim was to offshore down to literally a few in MN. If that’s true we all need a healthy wake up call to get searching for other jobs NOW because with continued layoffs listed on this site expecting... — read more 

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Job postings

I see job postings, but for my state its the lowest I have ever seen since starting several years ago. I normally check once a month just to see what's out there. I used to refer friends who are looking for something new. From what I've... — read more 

Tomorrow 3/4

Does anyone have any idea what departments will be hit tomorrow?

Unemployment

For those of you who already experienced RIF, were you able to apply for unemployment based on severance being a lump sum? Did you have to wait until you received the severance check to apply or could you do it right away since you were off payroll?... — read more 

PHN

Anyone hear about layoffs coming for PHN in Louisiana (UHG)? Getting really worried.

Life Insurance conversion premium

Has anyone opted for converting your life insurance by submitting a part-a and part-b form? Looks like when I completed the online application the premium seemed 100% inflated for a small amount of coverage. No way UHC portion was coughing up... — read more 

Check scheduling assistant

I'm a telecommuter. I just checked scheduling assistant in outlook and both managers and the medical director for my team have the entire day Wednesday and Thursday marked as 'busy'. Check yours and let me know if it looks the same! Wondering if that... — read more 

HSA Changes

Has anyone else received an email from hrdirect re benefit changes or checked their benefits at benefitsenroll.uhg.com, and noticed a change in their scheduled HSA contributions?

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Who is hearing things today?

No whispers in my area. No weird meetings on my schedule. Is this actually going to happen Wednesday or Thursday?

We have the best and the brightest

So why isn't anyone considering a start-up to combat the UHG/Optum machine? A&G, R&D , Clinical can totally end the process for providers. Are people consulting to do so? If not, they should be!

Union

https://aflcio.org/formaunion

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All employee meeting

Lies! All lies. Especially the id–t corporate stooge in the beginning. Trying to tell us that layoffs were necessary because of how expensive it is to run a company! Pieces of sh–

Enterprise Clinical Performance

Will Enterprise clinical performance be affected by layoffs? Please respond if you have specific details regarding this department. Thank you!

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March Layoffs

I’ve seen Optum lay-off speculations and wondering if anyone in the “know” can specify what other roles and/or depts are being impacted? I’ve read that telecommuters are being layed off. Anyone? Thanks to those that have had the courage to post... — read more 

UnitedHealth Group (UHC & Optum) will be laying off employees (Aka Reduction in Force or RIF) on Wednesday, 03/04/20 or Thursday, 03/05/20.

UHG has being laying off employees for 2 years in waves. They do this so they can void the Warn Act and keep the layoffs out of the news. I have predicated many of these layoffs as I have an inside source in HR in MN. UHG has increased the layoffs... — read more 

Job protection

A group of remaining employee have started contacting union representatives to step in. I have never worked for a union however I have never worked for a company as shady a UHC. One department is laying off the one beside it is hiring. If you want... — read more 

M&R part d

seems Like supervisors and employees are leaving this dept as fast as they can. Caliber is most likely the next dept to get chopped under part d. Horrible what UHC is doing

Yes or no

Management: Have you heard yet that you will be doing lay offs on March 4th?

Contacted by the star tribune

Looking for info, so it getting exposed finally. ....."How many jobs have been lost at UNH?What different departments have experienced job losses?Have any departments been eliminated entirely?How many of the jobs lost in recent months have been... — read more 

Optum layoffs - it’s real!!!

When a dept vp had her mobile room door not fully closed, we overheard a high up (who is a real piece of work) request the “initial list of layoffs.” This is happening soon and your directors may already know.

Let’s Start A Movement

I’m terribly sorry for those of you laid off. I haven’t been (yet), but I reported several instances of illegal behavior - and have faced ongoing humiliation and retaliation as a result. Despite outstanding performance on all objective criteria for... — read more 

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This is unethical

One of the most difficult things I ever had to do was try and explain to each member of a hardworking team they are average. Also, communicating no one is getting a raise or bonus without any valid explanation from senior leadership why, while the... — read more 

Don't just post, email your representatives in Washington!

UHG is laying off massive amounts of American employees and moving their positions to the Philippines, Ireland, and India. If you are like me and p-ss-d that this American company is doing this just to save money with cheap labor, don't just post... — read more 

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PTO Accruals when no notice is given

I'm aware that UHG does not pay out any accruals. So, if one zeros out their time and then leaves without giving any notice, can they do anything to you? (Beyond putting you on the Do Not Rehire list) What if you are on PTO and give... — read more 

Lay offs in march

Does anyone know what departments are getting laid off in March? M&r a&g appeals and adjustments has been low on work every day asking if people want to leave. Does anyone have any idea what departments will get hit?

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Well...WAH rumors are true.

We are being pulled this morning to make a decision whether or not we want to stay WAH or go back into the office. If we decide to stay WAH our home office sites will be changing. This is for the Roanoke, VA site. If we choose to stay WAH we will be... — read more 

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