Has anyone heard when the next potential layoff will occur? Just need honest feedback We are just sitting ducks ,waiting for the next round. The constant wondering and stress day to day, is it even worth it (severance) nat this point ?

No matter what happens, no matter when or how. You are responsible for YOU and your family. Save your money, plan to endure the tougher times and know that good days are coming. If this is your first job, stay off the internet and stop watching... — read more 

Anyone from H&C affected this round or know of any in the near future? Specifically in preservice department? Coming back from a LOA in a few weeks and just heard about the one in Feb this week.

NY HBMC area lost many providers. Now the rest of us which is about 4 providers become responsible for patients far from our homes and usual territory. Will not be feasible to see every patient in a timely manner, UV’s and PDV’s will be difficult to... — read more 

I've been watching for this to hit the national news. Nothing. Just another day in corporate America.

ECS department notified of supervisors being laid off, CN type roles safe for now. Any feedback?

Will Optum Advisory be impacted by layoffs? If so, when? And who? What GLs?

Some really capable people were let go. Veterans, too. What a way to do it. This place doesn’t deserve any effort from any of us.

Coming in to see who is gone for good... It does a number on you. I don't think there are winners in this situation. Those laid off now have to search for a new job amid a terrible job market, and those left behind have to deal with extra work we'll... — read more 

The toxic work environment under the leadership of the Senior Vice President of Optum/WellMed Florida, M "C" H, is one that continues to get brushed under the rug. We have watched leaders who have been in the region for several decades walk away. Is... — read more 

Looks like he just woke up

Has anyone at Optum CA been laid off today?

Whole OPTUM/CHC quality team laid off

For the folks laid off today, when is your last day on the job ? I wish you all the best. 🙏

If you got severance, consider yourself lucky. Take the money and go find a job somewhere you're not constantly inundated with layoffs and where employees are seen as more than just numbers. Places like that still exist. I know it's scary right now... — read more 

After almost a decade with Optum Technology, I was finally part of one of the more or less monthly layoffs that UHG/Optum Technology undergoes. 😞 According to the directors in my meeting, the business justification was that UHG missing their target... — read more 

If we survive today, we're good?

Just got an invite for a meeting titled “ Coding Employee Survey touch base “ with 515 people on it including supervisors, managers, manager’s managers, FTEs, Contractors. Looks like every single person on my project or has ever been on my project... — read more 

Or are they still in the process of sending invitations?

6 of us were laid off today in quality

Is it the same or have they reduced it once again?

Anyone know how long it takes to get severance pay?

https://www.expressnews.com/business/article/san-antonio-wellmed-unitedhealth-group-lawsuit-20288932.php Couple of WellMed (Optum CDO) VPs and SVP committing fraud. Fire them, save other jobs. You know, people actually doing the work.

we can see the magnitude of this cut by comments. don't comment if you are still active employee.

Been with the company almost 9 years. High performer. Laid off today. No one is safe.

We lost two coworkers today. One has been here for over a decade, and the other just joined this year. They have nothing in common - different tenure with Optum, different levels of experience, different pay. One is a known high performer, and we... — read more 

I've heard something was up from people last week. I've also been told some leaders have been asked to provide a name.

Please post updates. Good luck to everyone.

I'm yet to find one person who's not at least passively looking for a way out. Optum was never a perfect place to work, but it was better than what it's turned into. The constant toxicity, unrealistic expectations, layoffs, and so many other things... — read more 

How many UnitedHealthcare employees are offshore now? ChatGPT is not updated ​As of 2024, UnitedHealth Group employs approximately 400,000 people globally . In the United States, the company has over 261,000 employees, according to its 2023 EEO-1... — read more 

Does anyone have any 15 minute meetings popping up?

In an effort to bring a little light to this dark corner of the internet, I want to remind everyone here that you matter and you are your best advocate. Empower yourself and ask, is checking this site often in my best interest? Does it make me better... — read more 

How are we supposed to function while worrying about cuts every single day? I can't deal with this anymore. It's affecting my health and my relationships. I'm always nervous, always on edge. Who in their right mind thinks this is a good way to treat... — read more 

I hear layoffs on Tuesday, 4/29. But it usually always happens on Thursdays?

How’s does it actually work for leaders? How much does tenure matter vs what would be the least disruptive to the business? Does tenure save you or being in the right location?

Worth a read, esp. the Executive Compensation section. That 1% merit increase will hurt even more after reading that. https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/content/dam/UHG/PDF/investors/2025/2025_proxy_statement_final.pdf