I was laid after 12 years of service and I can tell you it has been the blessing I didn’t know I would receive I was away with 12 weeks of pay in a lump sum than after it runs out I can file unemployment and I walk with my hefty stocks and 401k I... — read more 

Yep, we know what's coming. Nobody survives a -22.38% stock price haircut without going through massive layoffs. Stay strong and good luck all.

100x in speed of layoffs, 100x in stock price crash, 100x in all time low employee moral, failed leadership, employee burnout, you name it. Leadership including CEO & CIO need to go. Lastly, don't forget to fill out your employee survey... they... — read more 

If you are doubting there'll be layoffs after that, your head is firmly stuck in the sand. All I can say is, prepare the best you can.

What are we hearing about another round of layoffs? I was told yesterday that there was not enough interest higher up on the voluntary reductions.

Any info any insight what is this?

Has anyone heard anything about what’s going to happen after May 1st? A lot of us our panicking if involuntary layoffs are going to happen. It’s been crickets 🦗 No one is talking about it. Anyone have any updates?

Anyone know how taking the buyout will affect the 401 k? How long do you have to work there before you are considered vested in the and will not loose the company contributions for the 401k

Has anyone heard anything regarding the VSRP? How many took? Have any depts offered this seen layoffs yet, or are they to come?

There has been a settlement in the class action lawsuit that was bought against UHG by K Synder did anyone receive an email this week asking if you want to do a rollover?. You simply can do nothing and just anticipate a check of some sort.

With everything going on with vrsp and layoffs has anyone found it easier or more difficult to move to other positions within the company. I’ve heard about some departments now being short staffed due to more people than expected taking vrsp or... — read more 

Does anyone know anything about layoffs after VSRP closure?

Do we think UHG/Optum/UHC will go the way of other companies and govt and start doing more RTO or hybrid? Being nationwide I can see this being an issue. It could be a backhanded way if they do of getting people to quit.

Anyone else find it odd that they have not announced the employee survey responses? In the past those responses have always been shared but this year crickets.

Were any from group underwriting given the package or laid off?

IKYKY This has been an absolutely brutal week(actually a brutal 2 months) . Being forced to do the admin roles because they all got redeployed already. Dangling the carrot in front of us that 30-40% of us would have a job. Apply by tomorrow. Then... — read more 

Anyone notice an increase in bogus metrics making it harder to meet MAP goals? Reps being threatened with caps or termination even though their metrics are in good standing?

I got the official Volunteer letter yesterday did anyway new attend meetings. I'm was off today. Did they say what 5/1 is supposed to look like? I mean do we log in that day email them our acceptance signed and start preparing to send the pc back or... — read more 

Does anyone know if enough people took the voluntary severance package to avoid mass layoffs?

While continuing to disallow backfilling of front line workers. That is so wrong and evil.

Anyone apply for the voluntary separation and got a denial?

United healthcare is a horrible despicable company to work for the constant harassment the mental stress the favoritism racism they will be hearing from my lawyers they laid me off with no severance pay after I agreed to take buyout than after filing... — read more 

Are the VRSP roles not allowed to be backfilled? Or are these reviewed on a case by case basis? Or would they just move people around in the dept as to not backfill or add but could shuffle things around so that more needed roles are filled?

I just got my VRSP approval letter this morning. I'm in provider services area

No point in staying here. It's no longer about if you'll be laid off, but when you'll be laid off. Better to look for greener pastures while you still have a job.

Have any layoffs begun? Has anyone lost their job within the last few weeks? I'm so nervous about all of this, just want to know if things have begun! If anyone has been laid off recently, I hope you find something better soon!!

There is an ongoing antitrust investigation going on right now surrounding UHCs business practices impacting Medicare individuals. This is also relevant to their contracts and how they are managed. Offshoreing not permitted on these agreements, but... — read more 

My husband had an early call with his boss this morning and was let go today. Unfortunately, there’s going to be many more *UHG Optum employees in Texas losing their jobs.

We've heard a lot about reasons people took it, but I'm curious to hear from people who decided not to take it? What were your main reasons?

I’m not concerned with the context or reasoning behind the VRSP, nor do I care whether it’s a better or worse option in practical terms. For me, it’s a fantastic opportunity to preserve my mental and physical health. I simply can’t stand or endure... — read more 

I had seen a Reddit post in December where someone higher up put out a warning about a huge layoff coming early 2025. States they had seen a list of names to lay off. Seeing as this person, whom many did not believe, was telling the truth about a... — read more 

If you think they're not going to make layoffs regardless of if they meet 30k resignations, you're in for sadness. Take the offer. When we were laid off, they said (twice) "it's necessary to help keep healthcare costs down and affordable for the... — read more 

In case you are falling for their assurance that this is only for those who "don't think this job is for them" translation "those who are on or fearing performance CAP's"... Here's the reality: Why they are "encouraging" those people to take the... — read more 

Will the proposals department be okay? BDM's, Writers, Content Managers, etc. Has anyone heard of which departments will see cuts if they don't meant their overall quota?

Be careful! Some states will not allow you to collect unemployment if you resign. No matter if UHC says they'll not contest the unemployment claim. If you voluntarily leave, then it's a wrap with some states - flat out denial. Please weigh these... — read more 

Who decided to take the buy out and why.

I thought the Separation Agreement and Release would be available to view this week, am I missing something? I wanted to look it over with my attorney and decide if it’s worth it but I didn’t see it on the sharepoint. Thanks in advance. — read more