Is that some kind of a joke? More cuts?
Will they ever try to offer you a position you qualify for to avoid paying severance?
I have another degree and certificate but don't wish to work as that for Optum....when they are considering layoffs so they look at your resume and try to offer another job to get out of paying you severance
Register to watch the earnings call this morning.
https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/investors.html
Q4 Earnings and 2026 Outlook
“UHC revenue reflect fewer consumers served, with membership expected to range between 46.9 million to 47.5 million. Optum revenues of more than $257.5 billion reflect the corresponding membership attrition in Optum Rx and the strategic right- sizing... — read more
Last week was brutal
And with such a bad outlook, who can guarantee the rest of us are "safe" until the second half of February? I’m so sorry for the people affected last week, and I expect many of us will soon join that army of the unemployed. This has been really tough... — read more
UHG joins the Minneapolis protests
UGH speaks out on what is going on in Minneapolis: https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/26/business/minnesota-companies-ceos-target At last a voice of reason ! All that noise makes it harder to figure out who to RIF and what life saving claims to deny... — read more
CMS just advised flat rate increases .09% ouch
Unh stock is getting crushed right before earnings. Layoffs are going to skyrocket even more here. Brutal
When is RRP payout?
With 2/19 layoffs, wondering if those impacted will receive RRP?
Sending an employee survey is so tone deaf
Sending an employee survey the day after massive layoffs is so tone deaf and par for this company. No point in even filling them out as it’s obvious senior leaders don’t care.
Where are the w-2s??
Has anyone received their w-2 yet? Are they literally just going to wait til the 31st?
The timing is brutal
My heart goes out to everyone who was let go last week. With the economy and job market like this, I don't think the timing could be worse. The company's disregard for people's lives is shocking and cruel.
OptumRx Finance Depts
Does anyone know if OptumRx Finance teams will be impacted with the next round of layoffs?
Are we certain there'll be no more layoffs this month?
I know it's just a week left, but I don't trust them anymore so it wouldn't surprise me if they sprung something else on us.
I bet they got rid of more senior folks this round too
It makes no sense to fire your most valuable workers to cut costs but here we are again.
Start at the top with cuts
If they really need to save money, they should look at the overpaid directors and VPs who contribute nothing. So many managers here are terrible at leading people. Letting them go would be a positive.
This is not sustainable
There’s no way to maintain mental health when layoffs happen back to back with no breathing room. We can’t relax or focus on our work because we know it’s never over, and more cuts are always coming in a few weeks. This is mental torture, plain and... — read more
What is your grade and severance minimum?
Here is the table I found for the US severance package (Effective 1st January 2025). | Completed Years of Service | Grades 20–26 (84–86) | Grades 27–28 (87–88) | Grades 29+ (89+, M1–M4, SLT, ELT) | | -------------------------: |... — read more
Care management
Were there layoffs in care management this week and/or will that area get hit on 2/19?
Why no official news from the company
Are we going to be getting official memo saying how many were laid off ??
AI Summary of this Week's Posts
## Recent Layoffs by Division at Optum This week, layoffs occurred within various divisions of Optum, significantly impacting several business units. Here’s a summary of the divisions affected: | Division | **Details of... — read more
Next round 02/19
According to a previous post, next round 02/19. Can anyone confirm that this is correct? And who is expected to be laid off?
Layoff Anxiety Doubles
Just saying... Report Shows Rising Employee Layoff Fears A new INTOO/Harris Poll report reveals increased layoff anxiety among US employees. Over 61% of workers are concerned about job loss, a nearly 30% rise since 2019. Economic uncertainty... — read more
Any VACCN layoffs ?
Management or just the real workers ? Where?
FAKE NEWS, as usual.
Agent provocateurs get on here and incite fear every damn month. They probably don't even work here. This is why corporate should have a policy of transparency about upcoming layoffs.
MPP Layoffs
I heard there were layoffs in rebadged (client to Optum) staff and MPP transition staff. Does anybody know the clients they support and roles and the roles of the transition staff let go?
Ten Years, One Call laid off
Today I was laid off after 10 years with this company. Ten years of loyalty, long nights, weekends, holidays, and consistently strong evaluations. And just like that, it was over. No real explanation. No appreciation. Just a call and a decision that... — read more
Hunger Games Tribute
For all those who got the axe today there will be a tribute in the sky for the fallen. It might take all night.
I was laid off, and I feel relieved
I was so fed up with the work and the constant anticipation of losing my job that I'd lost any motivation to work extra-hard. And I constantly felt guilty about it. As if being a hard worker would've made any difference. We all saw today that being... — read more
Friday Massacre
Taking the chance to work for this company was the worst experience of my career. I feel terrible for the amazing leaders we lost today, I am sure my role is next. Onward and upward.
Really sad day today
Just a devastating day , esp in OH where rumors said 25% got cut. Lots of tears and sadness. Some people left for the day after they found out (don’t blame them). Hopefully those impacted get back on their feet soon. For those who survived , I... — read more
Monday Layoff?
Has anyone heard of Monday Rif???? I've had a few tell me they heard about it that there will be some Monday? In Optum Health
HouseCalls, are we safe for today?
So far haven’t heard anything from the East Coast. Is everyone ok?
Wellmed CCST
Got the news 3hrs ago!!
Severance should be higher
I don’t want to look a gift horse in the mouth, but with the job market the way it is right now, it isn’t unrealistic to expect that people laid off today won’t find new positions anytime soon. If we’re being kicked to the curb, the least they could... — read more
Optum earnings
My manager told us that Optum Care on the west coast lost over a billion dollars last year, and that we have until the end of this year to break even. I can’t help but think that means layoffs.