https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mako254_we-keep-blaming-ai-for-layoffs-but-the-truth-activity-7400198309136515072-FtGc

The information and accuracy of the posts on this site have really deteriorated. The information on layoffs has been wrong as have most of the other predictions. Did we lose our insiders? Feels like most of the posts are not even employees just... — read more 

I’ve been out looking for the past 9 months. It’s tough out there with very few places hiring and if they are salaries way below what I was making. While my work wasn’t always great and I had things to complain about, my advice is try to keep what... — read more 

https://www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/17/anthem-unitedhealth-emblemhealth-lawsuit-health-insurance/

Anyone one hearing anything? My manager said it was looking much better so I’m optimistic. Heard that from another area as well

Legal and regulatory issues Kickback allegations: The U.S. Department of Justice filed a False Claims Act complaint alleging Elevance, along with Aetna and Humana, paid hundreds of millions of dollars in illegal kickbacks to insurance brokers for... — read more 

Do you think the expanded subsidies will expire or will they extend them. I workin the individual business and am concerned that membership will be way down if these expire which means more of us will lose our jobs. Does anyone have any information... — read more 

Has anyone heard anything about any layoffs? Seems pretty quiet right now but reading about a lot of companies laying off

What do you think? Would GB leave Elevance to lead the WNBA?

I don’t pay much attention to PULSE but saw this on mine under Quick Actions. A link titled Review Labor Conditions Applications. All notice of intent to employ a non immigrant H-1B in multiple states and positions. Appears jobs are for $100k or more... — read more 

Anyone here heard of a RIF tomorrow or have any last minute meetings added to their calendar?? TIA

Do you think this dumpster fire will ever get acquired by a better PBM?

Does anyone have real information on next RIFs by area? This site is becoming more useless with no real info while before it had good insight. Now it’s just a site for people to complain about their boss or job or past associates to come troll. Real... — read more 

My last day January 30, 2026. There were 142 associates on the call. Associates from Virginia, Georgia, California, Missouri. God help us all with the economy.

Why do we have to listen to sales cr-p from AWS or open AI in an employee town hall? Only because the leader do not know how to speak to an audience?

I wondered if anyone heard about claims facing RIF. I thought about it through out the year as I filled out my performance review but haven’t heard a single thing or received any emails about my performance in general. Quarterly bonuses end up in my... — read more 

I know there probably isn't a way to know if a RIF is coming for you but thought I would ask if anyone in hindsight saw some clues or saw the writing on the wall ahead of time? I am pretty overworked with responsibilities but have for the last... — read more 

Any indication on what bonuses will be in spring of 2026? I need for SOMETHING to look forward to

WHAT CAN I DO?

Open thread. Initial thought: Pete sounds like he has no interest in being on this call. Perhaps Gail is leaving and he's been told he's not the heir apparent.

I work in federal services and am wondering if anyone knows if the reopening of the government will restore a lot of the members we keep losing due to the shut down. It’s been awful hearing from members how this is impacting them and their family... — read more 

Has anyone heard about any layoffs this week? Optum just noticed a lot of nurses . I just saw a coworker who was let go at the beginning of the year and is still looking. It’s really tough out there finding good paying jobs.

I have an offer from Carelon in the behavioral health area. I’ve heard the person that heads that business is a good leader (CP) but the person above her I should stay away from in Carelon (BW) I work in a similar field today but this is a promotion... — read more 

"why are we sending billions in subsidies to insurance companies when we could just give the money directly to Americans to choose their own healthcare" Won’t people just pocket the money and go uninsured raising the cost for everyone... — read more 

The 3 CEOs before Gail served an average of 4 years while she has been here for double the amount of time. Here is a history of how long the previous CEOs served at Elevance/Anthem/Wellpoint. Gail K. Boudreaux- CEO of Anthem/Elevance since 2017... — read more 

This got buried in another post but it's worth restating. There are now social engineering attacks on this site. Whether they are internal or not, consider what you're replying to. Stop revealing what YOU do, onboarding and generally how security... — read more 

Is anyone else experiencing massive data and reporting issues for their LOB? An example would be incorrect regulatory reporting sent externally. It feels like the shift higher up to push for automation and restructure is placing health plans at... — read more 

Some DPAIO folks are gone as of today. At least one VP and one SVP included. Is this part of a larger RIF this week?

As we continue to feel strains and increased costs as a company perhaps looking at top exec costs would help cut off some of that. Are there business travels at that level that are really needed or lunches for those in those positions that really... — read more 

Starting a new role with the company for a senior position, I’m expected to be in office since I am near one of the pulse points.. what’s some advice you would give for someone starting off with the company and things you feel like your manager won’t... — read more 

Reducing our paycheck amounts in 2026 with this 27 week pay period non-sense, increasing our out-of-pocket health care expenses and still pushing us to buy EH stock because nobody else wants it??? Seriously Executives, stick your head out of your... — read more 

Back in those days… It was rare to get called over weekends.. We all had a fixed lunch time, time to start day and end day.. We rarely carried work home… Work never felt stressful.. Whereas now.. Day starts very early, ends way late.. even... — read more 

Are we done with RIFs for 2025? I get that we will always have smaller RIFs but is the major one done with? Do we historically have RIFs during the holidays? Are there going to be changes to organizations because of the massive amount of RIFs in... — read more 

Before joining this place 5 years ago I used to be told that I look 5-10 years younger than my actual age. The other day when I was looking at pictures only 6 months into working here, it was night and day compared to photos pre-ELV. The fear... — read more 

So, after getting the RIF, if you've been there less than 2 years, you will not be fully vested in the 401K program; if you've been there less than 3 years, you won't see the additional 4% so all that money you thought you were getting according to... — read more 

Has anyone heard what premium increases will be applied to the Elevance Health (formerly Anthem) COBRA insurance for past employees (i.e., RIF'd)? Elevance Health COBRA insurance is administered either by a third-party administrator (TPA) hired by... — read more 

She is in India shopping for more sweatshops to outsource more onshore ELV and resulting in more layoffs. Where are far left, far right, maga, union type people not talking about this? F&&@ing Greed.

You will find some areas that may be better managed and functional. If you are being brought in at a higher level with a specialized job, for example, if you are an AI expert and are part of the chosen, inner circle it is probably still a good... — read more 

Hearing mumbling that dozens of positions are set for layoffs between Health Solutions and Carelon case management this week. Does anyone have more concrete information on this?

For those 65+ in the HSA medical plan. If you have to cancel your HSA contributions 6 months before you begin receiving Medicare, then you are basically giving the company 6 months notice that you will be leaving. Am I right?