There are a lot of questions here regarding the VSP but none of those seem to fit ISP necessarily, and I have a couple of questions ...COBRA - I accepted the terms 10 days ago but have not received any subsidy information - my 10/1 payment is still... — read more
Anyone approved for unemployment in Texas?
those who got approved for unemployment what state are you in?
This is why we say the downfall is coming
https://www.beckerspayer.com/executive-moves/centene-executive-exits-pile-up-in-2026/
No payment yet
Hi. No payment yet. Normally get paid with WF on Wednesday after 6:30. Signed serverance on 09/08/2026. Will update if it arrives tomorrow.
Is the VSP really all that bad?
Got my package! Paid off my car, credit card, personal loan, and 2 months of my mortgage. Another job secured! For a lot of us, the VSP was a much needed blessing. A win is a win! I wanted to spread some GOOD NEWS for folks who are still trying to... — read more
Anyone still waiting IT to send equip return info if you were in lay-off?
I still have yet to receive any communication from IT for equipment return despite adding in my personal email before leaving as instructed. I called HR 2x asking and they just direct me to IT (who is outsourced and had no idea of the lay-off when I... — read more
BUCKLE UP, MORE LAYOFFS COMING!
It looks like credentialing is also getting outsourced to India, can't wait to see how many regulatory and compliance issues this could... — read more
Layoffs/applying for jobs
Are there possible layoffs coming up soon? Are people still looking for a new job and trying to leave before the layoffs?
Direct deposit
Sooooo my pay usually deposits two days early. My account i do has no changed since i left and i still have no received the payment. Any one having this issue
"Rallied around" what exactly??!
At the Deutsche Bank Healthcare Summit, Sarah London was asked about morale following Centene's restructuring and whether the company still had enough of the right people to execute. Her answer was remarkable. ***“The organization has really... — read more
PHCO restructure to new VP
Curious about a post about PHCO moving to new VP's. Is more restructuring occurring this week. Please share... Our department keeps canceling meeting and rescheduling to a later date... I find this odd..
Is anyone else not getting their severance pay on 9/25???
So I checked my Dayforce to see if they have my severance check ready and I see it says $0 I’m so confused right now
VSP TAXES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My severance was taxed at 37.5%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is everyone's that high????? If so, do you know why?
Centene HR
How can we contact Centene about our Cobra subsidy? Every time I try calling Centene, it forwards me to Optum. What a cluster. So glad to be out of this disgusting, disgraceful & dishonest company.
DayForce Log in
To see your previous check stubs and severance pay, you will need to reset your password using your personal email that you have on file with Centene. Go to DayForce app or website, use your employee number (NOT YOUR CN NUMBER) as your user name... — read more
Centene- Hartford Connecticut Life Insurance
Has anyone received anything from Hartford Connecticut in regards to converting or porting Life Insurance options as stated on the VSP?
Severance is here and Cobra/Optum amount corrected!
I signed the severance 9/11 and will be getting mine on Friday per Dayforce. My amount on Optum/Cobra was also corrected which I paid today. yeehaw. Now if my unemployment gets approved all will be well lol - wishing everyone peace and relief after... — read more
VSP is a blessing.
Time to put my skills to work for good instead of evil. I just wonder how the executives in the health insurance industry sleep at night? When your day consists of: “How can we turn a bigger profit from the tax money that’s supposed to go to the... — read more
COBRA subsidy is showing on the website
I logged into the cobra.optumfinancial.com website and it's now showing my premium subsidy.
Severance is here!!!!!
Just checked Dayforce. I have a direct deposit for Friday!!!!!!!!
Severance Payment
I just looked at Dayforce. My severance payment is scheduled for Friday 9/25.
Optum/Cobra
I just received a 2nd notice from Optum today. No subsidy reflected yet. Still showing the full amount due ($2,200+ monthly). Over 2 weeks since my last day (9/4), which has been more than enough time for them to correct this situation. So... — read more
Providers!!!
The way this company allows these providers to speak to us is disgusting! They way they’re allowed to b!tch whine call us names mock us complain that everything is our fault……but theres no ASL and no immediate help. And the second we bite back... — read more
What They Tell Employees vs. THE TRUTH
Remember what employees were told when this started? “When our membership shifts, we need to shift our organization accordingly.” That was the story. Membership changed. The healthcare environment changed. Centene had to respond. The VSP was... — read more
Workday access
My last day was 9/4. On 9/5 I got an email to change my workday info. I did. Last week I could log in just fine. now I’m completely locked out and I need a copy of my last pay. I’ve been on hold for an HR rep for 57 minutes now. Is there an easier... — read more
VSP - Turning in equipment - Anyone else having problems?
when I received the emails, I filled out both the links for the cellular company own device and the link for the laptop. I have not received anything back yet. I’ve called Centene Help Desk IT four times with four different tickets and now I’m... — read more
Severance payout delay/Fidelity
Just wanted to share just in case anyone is in the same boat as me. Since we don’t necessarily know the exact date of the severance payment, if you need cash now another option is to login into fidelity and request a withdrawal. You can request a... — read more
Severance Payment Date
I just wanted to get everyone’s thoughts on the current wait for payment. For those who had a 09/04 release date, I signed my agreement on the same day. I know there’s a 7-day revocation waiting period, and after that, they say it can take another... — read more
Has anyone been locked out of Workday?
I logged in today only to find out I was locked out by my administrator. Has this happened to anyone else?
Apparently being underpaid helps
I've started thinking my below market salary might actually be protecting my job. That's a pretty depressing thing to feel grateful for.
I'm the only senior person left on my team
The next person with most experience has been here for a little over a year. Needless to say, I spend most of my time explaining how things work instead of doing my actual job. I'm this close to just quitting and lettings them figure it all out by... — read more
Clarity on Cobra situation with those that took VSP?
I've read so many different things on here about what to do about the amount owed with Optum/Cobra.. I went ahead and signed for the amount that was like $1200/month because I assumed the amount will get fixed. This feels F*cking illegal. It's in our... — read more
7 Questions About a Centene Acquisition (or breakup)
There has been a lot of speculation here about whether we are being prepared for a sale, breakup or some other mega restructuring. No one here knows if that is actually happening. But with the layoffs, VSP, outsourcing, business exits and all the... — read more
Centene Q3 results to top 70B - with a B
Street is predicting Centene to make 70B with a huge B and yet, we have senior leadership team laying off people.
Two weeks in and I'm on the edge.
It has been two weeks since many members of my team have been involuntarily / voluntarily separated. I've picked up so much work and responsibilities. Any suggestions for what I should do? I'm feeling completely burnt out. I'm looking at other... — read more
When Compliance Leadership Keeps Changing, Should We Be Asking Questions?
I understand there have already been many posts about the VSP and involuntary separations (layoffs). Some posts provide information people need at the moment, while others are more focused on sharing opinions or experiences. Either way, there was a... — read more
VSP and Unemployment
Anyone who took the VSP get approved for unemployment? Or can share their experience with applying for it? No negative comments, thanks :)
Qtrly ISP
Does anyone know the next notification date? RIFs are part of quarterly cadence at Centene. Last one was late because of VSP. When is next one planned?