Topics regarding layoffs at Centene Corp.

Topics regarding layoffs at Centene Corp.

Centene spending $1.5B in 2023 for share buybacks

I can think of 100 ways to spend those BILLION dollars on member care, offering affordable plans, paying our providers on time, expanding our network and not to mention saving layoffs. Who am I ? Except not a CFO.

Centene will fall

This organization once a jewel of St Louis has turned into a nest of power hungry vipers, they have wronged so many people, they have made so many bad decisions, the new CEO and some of the newly known accolades are ra-ing the place and burning it to... — read more 

Bonus with Severance

Does anybody know how they will pay out a bonus for those that are eligible or if it will even be available it was kind of odd wording in the paperwork in workday, right after I received the news I was laid off.

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| 1450 views | | 6 replies (last November 1, 2023)
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Reclassification

Has anyone else been told their position is being reclassified from salaried to hourly? If so, does anyone know if this is accompanied by a pay cut? I'm also nervous that this reclassification is partially to add more roles to the chopping block for... — read more 

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| 1171 views | | 2 replies (last October 20, 2023)
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How are you guys feeling?

Overall how do you guys feel about everything thats going on? Im not sure which states are impacted more than others. I work in NY and i dont know much about how impacted NY was/is but the atmosphere feels tense, I work remotely but I can still feel... — read more 

Company equipment email

Part of August layoff…I received the severance paperwork over the weekend but nothing so far for returning my equipment. My paperwork says I will receive an email for a list of my equipment and a FedEx QR code. Has anyone received the equipment... — read more 

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| 1170 views | | 7 replies (last October 24, 2023)
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Report tracking by higher ups in Exchange

I work in Exchange and we were just told it "came down the pipeline" that we have to send our typical reports to our manager so they can be sent up the chain for review. Just a heads up, if you are in Marketplace do not assume you are safe! Update... — read more 

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| 980 views | | 1 reply (October 19, 2023)
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More layoffs

What I have heard is that there are 2 more rounds of layoffs coming by end of year. Medicaid/Medi-cal will be hit the hardest given the numerous lawsuits against Centene for overcharging. Not sure what other lines of business will be effected - nor... — read more 

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| 1940 views | | 9 replies (last October 18, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1p9aQqKw

It's all about cutting costs these days

Whatever happened to striving for excellence? What happened to making sure to keep the best people here, instead of getting rid of them? Nobody seems to care about that anymore. Mediocrity is perfectly acceptable and even encouraged. I'm almost... — read more 

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| 810 views | | 3 replies (last October 18, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1p9m3NmU

No Bathroom breaks

It has gotten to the ridiculous point where I work (remote worker) 8 hours straight in all day meetings where you share your screen with the whole team and you cannot eat or drink or go to the bathroom. This is inhumane and degrading. I would rather... — read more 

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| 1440 views | | 8 replies (last October 25, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1p8Jdpkb

Insensitivity on all levels…

So I was part of those with the Separation date of 10/13. Yesterday in the mail I received an Open Enrollment flyer from Centene. Seriously is all I can say. If you have the ability to coordinate these mass layoffs while increasing the salaries of... — read more 

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| 1050 views | | 3 replies (last October 18, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1p8z35kE

Not Suspicious at All

Weekly team scrum meeting moved to Wednesday 3:00 pm CDT inmediately following CDO Town Hall Meeting at 2:00 pm CDT. Buckle up, BTS (formerly Corporate IT): it’s your turn.

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| 1050 views | | 4 replies (last October 24, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1p8H4vu7

10-K shows executive compensation

Every company has to file Form 10-K that shows executive compensation. Link: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1071739/000107173922000286/a2022063010-qexhibit103.htm Today we will learn about CFO compensation: Base salary of $1,100,000... — read more 

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| 1080 views | | 6 replies (last October 19, 2023)
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Healthnet

Has anyone been laid off from Healthnet/ sacrament area? If so what dept? I’m in HMO claims .

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| 1410 views | | 9 replies (last October 19, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1p7g8Ul6

Stars Score

Despite all the huge mess in operations Centene improved it's STARS scores on 3 Stars from 53% of plans to 87% compared to prior year, the crazy thing is that this improvement was big part because hard work and initiatives of Corporate Quality... — read more 

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| 1240 views | | 6 replies (last October 24, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1p7ZWMIg

It's just not right

It's really frustrating how layoffs always seem to target dedicated employees while overpaid management remains untouched. It's a pattern that's not easy to ignore and it's incredibly unfair. It's disheartening to see hardworking individuals... — read more 

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| 990 views | | 5 replies (last October 20, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1p7VYSKQ

Talk of more layoffs

I thought we were done with layoffs for a while. Why am I now hearing more whisperings about even more cuts coming our way before the end of the year? What is going on?

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| 1370 views | | 5 replies (last November 3, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1p7uCyQu

Sarah the poet needs out

Praying for the downfall of this Rich girl from Boston that has never ran a health plan , going to through a bid process or has been involved in the in the intricacies of quality, the poet is the epitome of being lucky and privileged and everything... — read more 

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| 1260 views | | 7 replies (last October 26, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1p5tjkoI

Any money yet?

Has anyone who was laid off Aug or before received their severance or unemployment?

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| 1150 views | | 3 replies (last October 16, 2023)
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What percentage do you think ?

I’m thinking they will cut a total of 14 percent maybe 15 , thinking 65000 employees left or little less once done. We will see.. horrible.

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| 1620 views | | 6 replies (last October 25, 2023)
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Told not to talk about last week...

I just found out we're not suppose to talk about what happened about anything that happened last week because it's being monitored on teams!?! This place is a disgrace on so many levels...

Things to know

My heart sincerely goes out to those of you who have been impacted. I was laid off during a previous ‘round’ several years back during Covid, and let me first say I personally know how you are feeling … it is completely eviscerating. The only... — read more 

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| 1470 views | | 1 reply (October 9, 2023)
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POC disproportionately affected

Has anyone else noticed that people of color were disproportionately affected by lay-offs? In my team, the majority of people impacted were black and brown... This seems odd in light of Centene's supposed DEI.

the new way to build morale

My PC was replaced by IT last week, and I informed a friend that it was a brand-new machine. My friend burst out laughing and said, "It's used exactly like the one before." Now, however, IT is only permitted to utilize equipment that appears to be... — read more 

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| 1360 views | | 1 reply (October 9, 2023)
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I don't feel like it's the weekend

I feel completely drained and unable to relax. While I know it might be over, the "for now" part keeps hanging over my head and fueling my anxiety. I wonder if this is how I'm going to be feeling all the time. One thing is clear, Centene has messed... — read more 

Crushing Workload

How is everyone coping with the workload? In my area, anyone who retired or found a position elsewhere was not replaced. With the layoffs from August, it becoming very difficult to impossible to keep up with the workload. How does management expect... — read more 

What depts are safe?

I was in UM Medicare laid off. Was gonna apply internally for done jobs but scared they will be laid off next round / or in a few yrs. Which depts are safe??? Is CM a good area?

closing claim offices

just heard from a trustworthy source that all claim offices except Farmington are closing and claims will be offshored. anyone heard this?

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| 1770 views | | 9 replies (last October 29, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1oXFaMqj

Fresh Eyes - Friday thoughts

It occurred to me this morning that a common leadership principle is to never let a good crisis go to waste. Crisis creates opportunity for change that is otherwise difficult to implement. While our executives are repeating issues with Medicaid... — read more 

Performance doesn’t matter

Was laid off, been recognized for going above and beyond, exceeds expectations, etc. Don’t bust your tail for these people - it doesn’t pay off

Severance pay

8 wks pay for someone who worked in IT for a year and hal. You're welcome

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