When can we or should we apply for benefits? Termination date? Last day of severance or immediately? I’d appreciate any help with this question.

The employee surveys are being sent out to be completed despite all these layoffs. Yet I didn’t hear or see any improvements from the last survey. So what is the point? Are the surveys actually kept confidential or do they use them to tag you for... — read more 

I'm still employed but how the company has handled these layoffs is sneaky. One of my coworkers was laid off while she was on PTO! Not to mention this has occurred shortly before the holiday season. The PTO accrual is generous but folks will lose... — read more 

Why are you deleting posts? There was one from a pharmacist in Housecalls and we were encouraging him. Now his post is gone. This is not right. We should see all posts. Good or bad.

Fingers crossed, the market is good. I hope we all bounce back quickly. What is your ideal next job?

Minnesota IT... Long hours, nights, weekend work, stress... Record profits, milk and honey. And... Laid off. Discarded. This makes no sense, sorry.

What did they ask you to return? Did they send you any packing materials? How soon does it have to be back?

wondering what the experience is in severance pay if you are laid off at UHC.

Is anyone aware if these layoffs have or will impact provider advocates or hospital advocates? If so, what markets? Lots of movement in upper management over the last few months & wondering if that’s their way of preparing for layoffs. Thank you... — read more 

Has anyone been impacted from UHC Workforce Management (WFM) or UHC Digital?

There were over 1,000 people let go today.

Care services telephonic work is done as of 12/31. All pharmacists found out this morning.

Mostly seeing higher grade levels

So many people on here sound entitled. No job is ever safe in corporate America. You should all be blessed to even have the opportunity and be thankful to be able to work. Some people are mentally/physically disabled who cannot. Be positive. Having... — read more 

On the open enrollment site, in my message center (red envelope in upper right corner)... I have a COBRA letter dated 11/15/19. Does everyone have this... I hope...?

I called HR and got a copy of my last paystub paid out this Friday. It had my severance and my PTO balance, however it did not have hours for Monday-Wed (I was told on the 2nd, I would be paid through the 16th) anyone else have this issue? Wondering... — read more 

I believe, with this amount of layoffs, and the amount of work that is left for those who do stay, that there is a larger organizational restructure in store, possibly before the end of the year ( I imagine they will want to get this over with before... — read more 

Has anything been confirmed, or are there any rumors? This week started quietly, at least as my location is concerned. For me, it’s even a little too quiet.

Folks: For those who continuously comment on UHG and Optum layoffs, take a look at Humana. They are laying off hundreds of people very soon too, for nearly the exact same reasons. This is the industry we are in, high risk and low reward. Those... — read more 

Any updates on layoffs?

Ok, so I currently work for housecalls, right? And for the past few weeks, we have been sent home early, and been low on records. I was wondering if this is a sign of an impending layoff for us as well?

They are moving practically all of UHC Payment Integrity over to Optum. The is big change consolidating UHC PI, Optum PI and Equian PI, whom Optum just acquired.

Just an FYI, you will not get your severance payment until 3-4 payroll cycles...... Is this true???

11 leaders and workers let go. No notice. Townhall meeting said that while we are growing and more profitable as a company we had to cut payroll to make more. Total robot voice and didnt give a sh–. UHG is outsourcing all functions to overseas... — read more 

Huge layoffs of major players in marketing today.

Fidelis just matched my pay with UHC after 14 yrs in Albany. Apply if you;ve been laid off, theyre hiring!

Are the any updates from anyone on layoffs this week?

I can’t be the only one who thinks it’s strange that open enrollment started yesterday and not so much as a peep about it. I happened to check and if I do not enroll by the end of the offering period I would be dropped from all benefits. Maybe... — read more 

Looks like optum has started its own academy for RNs to do clinical services. They will get the nurses assistance , trained and pass the Nclex. Wow. Talk about greed. All while spewing the same old rhetoric.

Not sure if it's true. I hear they will be laying off. I left in 2017 on my own. All the best!

Wow, does media have its priorities skewed. Everybody and their aunt are talking about the $60 billion in revenue and the rise of UnitedHealth's share price as a result. How many do you think are mentioning the layoffs that have just happened - and... — read more 

Questions at the end of the UHC Wide Townhall confirmed that additional changes are coming and will target support functions. It is clear that this company has lot of disengaged employees. Heard the goal is to reduce overall workforce by a total of... — read more 

Has anyone heard of people being laid off in Tennessee?

I, too, got the axe in Phoenix after 10 straight years (17 total). Let’s be real... we live in a “ what have you done for me lately”, prove your worth, take control of your career corporate world. It’s still sad..... I know too many really good... — read more 

One division in a NJ location Management is so nasty folks were wishing the were laid off. Management is being so "nice" now that corporate is coming in and seeing the truth.

I would encourage anyone who is high level mgmt (Director+) or big data to submit their resume to Haven Healthcare. This is the JPM/AZ/BH venture UHG is petrified of. Friend of my family who works for one of said companies as a regional COO advised... — read more 

Somebody already asked this but got no answers. I hope those of us wondering will have more luck here.

It is true Optum is laying people off, and there are still more to come (historically, it's done the week before Christmas - nice, huh?), but yet at the same time UHG has a hiring freeze. That means nothing you apply for on the UHC side or the Optum... — read more 

What do we know so far about Wave 2 Layoffs - November 2019?