#health

Abby will be begging people to work from home. If you think this isn’t a possibility for another pandemic get yourself educated

There is no specific cure, vaccine, or antiviral treatment for hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). The only effective treatment is early detection and supportive care, typically in an intensive care unit (ICU).

were you forced to get it to keep your job?

if so did management/HR push this upon you?

i keep hearing people were forced to get vaccinated.

We are a much worse place with significantly more terrible, weak, shallow, and insecure leadership than when the COVID pandemic hit in early 2020. Im nervous that if the hantavirus becomes a pandemic that these human skinsuits will not react well or empatheticly. Anyone else feel the same?

Hold on to your pennies bc this new virus looks serious 🦠

Just trying to get ducks in a row. If anyone knows what the monthly premiums are, it would be appreciated.

They will keep all your FHA monies!!! The money you put in and the money they put in will be consumed by MDT after the 60 days. USE IT NOW! I lost 1200 dollars when I got laid off.

Forced to RTO :(

Does anyone know the impact on Optum health and Optum care this month?

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and what is 100 in the app name? like 100th redesigned app?

Hamilton County Health Department is reducing its workforce. Thirteen employees face layoffs, and two vacant roles will remain unfilled. The Health and Social Services Division will end its Dental Clinic and Community Assistance Program. Both programs are scheduled to conclude on July First. Surplus dental supplies will be redistributed to support existing programs.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

https://www.wdef.com/hamilton-county-health-department-announces-layoffs/

Excerpt from this site (well worth a read). https://healthcareuncovered.substack.com/p/flash-drives-and-funny-numbers-what

“buried inside the same earnings release was a $935 million charge — the company’s “best estimate” of what it may owe the federal government for years of improper Medicare Advantage billing.”
Based on “February 27 notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services:
Medicare Advantage insurers are paid by the government based on the health status of their members. Sicker patients generate higher “risk scores,” which generate higher payments. Insurers are required to submit accurate diagnosis data to CMS through its electronic systems — and if they discover that a diagnosis code isn’t supported by medical records, they’re required to correct it and return any overpayment within 60 days.
Elevance didn’t do that. According to CMS, from November 2018 through October 2025, the company submitted data corrections for unsupported diagnosis codes not through the required electronic systems but via encrypted external USB flash drives — a method CMS had explicitly rejected. During that same period, the company sent CMS seven letters stating it did not intend to use the required systems. CMS sent six letters directing it to comply.
The agency’s language was unambiguous: Elevance’s conduct represents “substantial and persistent noncompliance” that “has persisted for over seven years despite repeated clear directives from CMS.”
The result, as CMS sees it: Elevance collected government overpayments it never returned, and repeatedly certified the accuracy of its data submissions while knowing that unverified diagnosis codes had not been corrected through the required channels.”
“That is not a paperwork problem. That is a description of a company that — for seven years, across multiple administrations — chose to do things its own way with Medicare’s money.”

Two people on my team have developed serious stomach issues this year. Their doctors said it's stress related. Both of them! And yet nobody in management seems to care.

I used to read about people separating from the company and they talked of how better their health was after leaving. I never believed them. I've been gone 1.5 years and just had my blood work done. My numbers were the best they've been in 5 years indicating less stress and a better overall health balance. So...now I see it. It is true. Getting out could be the best thing that ever happens to you. I didn't see it at the time, but I sure do see it now.

Work life and adulting can feel terrifying if you try to control everything, especially if you are early to middle phase in your career. Continue to do great at your role, irrespective of larger organizational challenges. Take care of your health and family. If you can, mentor a newer employee to give you a sense of legacy. After all is said and done, it is what you are remembered for that will linger.

In my department, so many people are on medical leave or coming from/going on medical leave.

It blows my mind that Fidelity would rather pay stress leave claims than do anything about weak management (sorry “leaders”). Someone is responsible for the medical problems and it’s the stress and culture of the managers hired during the pandemic.

Not sure about the whole company, or just my department.

Good read for those that feel like they have been retaliated against due to ADA and health issues.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article315352962.html

I’ve been trying to get healthier this year by eating more fresh fruits and veg, fewer processed foods, and being consistently active throughout the day. I find that my legs feel better when they’re moving throughout the workday. Does the CLT office have any treadmill desks or walking pads available? My last employer had walking desks that you could book, and I have a walking pad at home. Great for those Zoom meetings where you need to focus but don’t need to talk. Get 2k steps in off camera. TIAA has always been about promoting healthy lifestyles for their employees! Hope there are walking desks I don’t know about for the 3-4 days I’m here for 9 hours at a time.

The Mississippi Department of Health recently terminated approximately 30 employees. These layoffs included about 20 program leaders in preventive health and health disparities. Directors for chronic disease, cancer, and tobacco control programs were among those affected. Federal funding reductions and a desire for improved outcomes prompted the staff cuts. The agency expects to save around $20 million through these changes and contract terminations.

Mississippi

https://mississippitoday.org/2025/10/21/health-department-layoffs-gutted-preventive-health-leadership/

trouble registering during onboarding, slow ticket remediation time, currently no health insurance and no work around........y even work

Title says it all. All of my doctors are with memorial hermann so I guess I will have to find new ones. Life just keeps getting better and better at excon. So far this year I have spent 1600.00 for a heart scan, 700.00 for specialized blood work and 200.00 for an emergency room co pay plus 10% 600.00. My co worker spent 1200.00 for a colonoscopy. Another exxon employee was denied GLP 1 medication because their a1c was too low for diabetes. Funny thing is without the glp1 medication their a1c was over 7 but with gp1 it was below 6.5. You would think with stock price and money exxon has made they could afford to take care of the employees health care not. I guess indian btcs don't need health care and it is cheaper in india. A company that does not care about the health of its employees is a shameful place to work at. It is not just exxon health insurance is getting worse for everyone in the usa.

CoverMyMeds is restructuring its operations. Multiple employee teams are being let go. This follows massive layoffs two years prior. The health technology firm is owned by McKesson.

Columbus

https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/healthcare/2026/03/30/columbus-based-covermymeds-restructuring-services-laying-off-teams-layoffs/89348472007/

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UCI Health plans to lay off approximately 150 workers. This represents about 1% of its total workforce. Federal funding cuts contributed to this decision. Declining reimbursement from insurers also prompted the restructuring. The integrated health system is undergoing a workforce reduction.

https://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/mh-uci-health-layoffs-chad-lefteris/

North Star Health Alliance announced workforce adjustments across its organization. A few dozen positions are believed to be affected by these changes. The company stated these actions are part of additional operational restructuring. North Star Health Alliance is currently operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. These steps are considered necessary to strengthen the organization for the future.

Watertown, New York

https://www.wwnytv.com/2026/03/20/north-star-announces-workforce-adjustments-few-dozen-positions-possibly-affected/

Did WF get rid of the employer sponsored HSA contribution?

Alameda Health System faces a nearly $91.7 million budget deficit. This led to a plan for nearly 200 layoffs and program cuts. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted to review the plan. A working group will seek alternatives to the proposed layoffs. Anticipated federal Medicaid funding reductions contribute to the financial concerns.

Alameda, California

https://www.independentnews.com/news/regional_and_ca/tri-valley-spared-in-proposed-health-system-layoff-plan/article_9f2a9087-d894-45a1-909b-4323b1f4d71c.html

Hello, I am just trying to plan for post-JE when it happens. I have a special needs, 12-year-old boy. My wife is working near min wage, has health insurance, but not great, and they don't have family plans. If I have to get health insurance for my son and myself, what are my options in CT? Since I may not have income, do I qualify for any rebates for premiums from AccessHealthCT? Is the marketplace the only option until I get a job? I read here that Cobra is expensive, not sure if it will be more expensive than the marketplace. Does anyone have any experience getting health insurance post-JE? Thanks for any inputs

How does HCSC respond to a 2 or 3 week notice? Some companies walk you out immediately and terminate on the spot. I have health and wellness days available, should I turn in a 2 or 3 week notice and use some of those days? Any other recommendations are welcome.

Ceiling tile looks like it’s about to burst open, drip has the sound of a faucet left on. Return to the office and expose yourself to mold and wastewater.

Rochester Regional Health cut 40 positions. These layoffs affect three St. Lawrence County hospitals. 22 union members from 1199 SEIU are impacted. Five CSEA union workers at Massena Hospital are also affected. The health group is subcontracting billing and coding work.

Potsdam, New York

https://www.wwnytv.com/2026/03/03/layoffs-st-lawrence-co-hospitals/

Alameda Health System deferred major layoffs planned for March 9. County officials voted to delay the cuts and form a working group. The system planned to lay off nearly 250 employees due to federal funding cuts. These cuts include historic reductions to Medicaid payments. The working group will address the system's fiscal imbalance.

https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/alameda-health-system-layoffs-delayed-21953564.php

Watching Elevance Health slowly sink like the Titanic. It’s hard to imagine they will ever recover from this mess.

Legislators have apparently taken note as return to office (RTO) mandates continue to roil workforces at financial and technology firms. A bipartisan effort has led to the establishment of a toll-free hotline (1-888-299-3022, M-F 9 AM-4:30 PM EST). Operators are standing by to record and advise on RTO-related complaints, particularly as applies to difficulties involving childcare, commutes, and health issues. There’s no guarantee that action will be taken, although there reportedly may be in egregious cases and every data point is important in painting a picture of the problem.

Can someone explain the significance of 90 points? Do they matter only for the company contribution towards healthcare premiums or do the 90 points come into play for other benefits?

Nobody wants to hear your sniffling coughing sneezing all day and worse yet become a victim of your super spreading. You can tell when one is around even when they are silent - the air smells funny. FWF for forcing these sickly people to show up and sit in an already crowded space to meet the 8 hours a day, 3 days a week in-office mandate so that the rest of us could benefit from their presence.

Yep. RIF today. Not sure how many, but it affected the Health/Pharm area.

Anything more?