Topics regarding layoffs at Optum

Topics regarding layoffs at Optum

Remember Your Culture Principles?

Of course you don’t. I - Integrity C - Compassion R - Relationships I - Innovation P - Performance What part of your horsesh-t behavior is in alignment with your alleged values? 🧐

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How does severance work?

Do they give out to both terminated (fired) and laid off people? Is there any difference between being terminated after low rating or being laid off? How much they pay?

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Article today from Becker's Healthcare .......

UnitedHealth Group reached a $20.25 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor on Feb. 7, resolving allegations that its subsidiary, UMR, improperly denied claims for emergency room visits and ur----y dr-g screenings for thousands of... — read more 

Anyone existed successfully from CAP?

Manager is being catty and pushing for high quality work. Like I have to do 10 hours of work. Is it worth it? Or applying outside is the right decision? Anyone successfully exited CAP? How did you do that?

In Honor of Black History Month

Somebody: the career of the individual who tried to destroy you got murked! Cemetary Caretaker: the grave is over there to the left Me: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rV0deBILNGA&pp=ygUcbW9ycmlzIGRheSBzb3VsIHRyYWluIGF3YXJkcw%3D%3D

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Other company exp in BH?

Curious if anyone here has worked as a behavioral health care advocate at another insurance company and if it was any better? I’ve been laid off and found a new spot three times in my ten years here, i see the writing on the wall that it’s happening... — read more 

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Tootaloo motha….👋🖕🤣

I used to check these frequently somewhat afraid of what may happen. Ever since deciding to leave I am now employed with a better company. I get Presidents’ Day and Juneteenth off along with more PTO. I have a better team that’s not negative nor... — read more 

Acute therapy home infusion

Does anyone else think the company is going away from acute therapy? Are further branch closures for infusion likely?

I find myself envying those who were laid of

Yes, I’m grateful to still have a job, but that’s about the only thing I’m grateful for. The reality is, I’m overworked, underpaid, and surrounded by toxic people every single day. It’s exhausting. The more I think about it, the more it feels like... — read more 

How is stacking ranking not a HR nightmare?

I’m confused how leaders who are being told to use stack ranking (meaning some people will be assigned a 2 that aren’t actually a 2) for their year end review. I just feel like if that’s the case, everyone who has had that happen should go to HR and... — read more 

Is severance negotiable?

Does anyone know if they can negotiate their severance package? Has anyone tried and what were their results?

What does a surprise bad feedback mean?

My spouse got a surprise bad evaluation on her annual feedback. They have an upcoming meeting with director and manager this week. Is she being let go? How long usually she can stay on the team before fully let go? Or is it a CAP and she can stay... — read more 

Also…

By the time you’ve finished paying a bunch of severance, settling a bunch of lawsuits and fines, draining the swamps in India and wherever else to build some ramshackle infrastructure…Will you have actually saved any money? 🤔

What's going on with Optum Guide?

Lots of org changes lately, does anyone know if Optum Guide will be the next team on the chopping block?

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How bad does it have to get?

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/unitedhealth-defends-image-claim-denials-mangione-thompson-1235259054/

Severance proc ti.e?

This is my first experience being RIF'd, is there anyone out there that can say how long it took to receive your sev payment after you signed and returned? I know it says can take 2-3 pay cycles, hoping for some real life examples if possible. Thanks — read more 

Good morning!

Today’s questions are about layoffs. 1- why are you iguanas so bad at business planning that you have to lay people off every month? Can’t you figure out what your headcount should be and stay there? Do you engage in pi-s poor planning because you... — read more 

Severence Package for poor performers being let go?

I keep seeing that if you earn a 2 on your next performance appraisal, you are scheduled for a layoff. Does this imply that you will be given a severance payout, or does Optum ever remove employees without providing one? I am hoping they terminate... — read more 

Can’t stop won’t stop

Still triple sow cowing on the grave of your career, slag!! In case you didn’t see it, found out the land whale who ruined my career was let go. It is fabulous. It will remain fabulous. She deserves it and so very, very much more. Live by the sword... — read more 

Boxes

Anyone know how long it takes to get the boxes to send back equipment after being RIFd?

Review Scores

As most people know, review Scores are rated 1-5 on annual review. Nobody gets a 5, so most get 3s or 4s. However, in order to RIF people I would assume there will be a lot of people getting 2s this review cycle in order to have an excuse to let them... — read more 

Social work at Landmark

Since social work metrics are still being evaluated and will be aligned to clinical model changes. Does anyone feel like social workers will be eliminated?

Today 2/6 is my separation date

But I have an interview scheduled for today. Will they likely try to push it through to make me an offer today to avoid having to pay out severance? Assuming they want to make an offer anyway. Can anyone confirm if hiring managers are pushed to do... — read more 

Annual raise

Does anyone know if there will be an annual raise or bonus this year? I thought February was the month we’re there is talk of annual raises?

Which areas will be hit in coming months?

Most frequently mentioned have been Clinical and IT. If you know more, please post. We are all stressed to the bone about what the next few months may bring.

Voluntary Separation at Optum?

Does anyone have any information on voluntary separation or early retirement being offered at Optum? If yes, any idea on when?

Voluntary Separation?

Has anyone heard of Optum offering voluntary separation or early retirement? If true, any ideas on when it will be offered?

Can someone answer this?

Has anyone heard if any more layoffs will be happening specifically in the New England area? I work in Release of Information assisting Northern Light Health in Maine. I just want to prepare myself for what is to come. Everyone is tight lipped where... — read more 

Never been ashamed of my job until now

Now I just keep praying that anyone who asks where I work doesn’t recognize the parent company. That is, if I even answer at all instead of steering the conversation somewhere else.

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