I’m not sure why analysts continue treating each new Centene C-suite promise as if the last one was delivered. In 2021, Centene told investors it was targeting a 3.3% adjusted net income margin, with the benefits of its margin-expansion plan... — read more 

How are they laying off left and right and then posting jobs on LinkedIn? Make it make sense

I am not going to lie or write platitudes. It took me by surprise and I has been not able to recover. Do I need to be sweet and write beautiful things??? AH ????

Do we know teams/depts that have been affected? As someone who wasn’t eligible for VSP and the reckoning fear of a layoff nearing. I am overwhelmed with the amount of work I am to inherit once my coworkers leave next month. -case management

The company has consistently performed at a low 3-star rating over the past decade, and now your main focus will be retention!-) GTFOH

Think this is getting added to the TriZetto algorithm? 😂 Centene denied 15% of standard Medicare Advantage prior auth requests in 2025. Then 93% of the denials that were appealed got overturned. But it was “one person at a time.”... — read more 

Love using this AI to do all the required trainings for Centene.

I got terminated at Centene. My performance was exceptional; I belonged to different groups and associations, participated in voluntary groups, helped and assisted other colleagues, completed trainings, and maintained exceptional metrics (more than... — read more 

Do you think AI is going to really replace humans in most jobs? Not only at Centene but other companies. How are we supposed to find jobs with other companies if they are or will be using AI too. Are we going to be a society of a bunch of homeless on... — read more 

Received an email from the out placement company about optional information sessions. It came from “Agreements” with subject “LHH Overview Session.” A very unassuming email, but has me extra vigilant now in monitoring my junk folder as I get closer... — read more 

I have made it through the VSP and involuntary separations. During the couple months of uncertainty I looked for another job. It’s not remote and would be working in a more stressful environment but one I’m used to as it’s what I did before. It is a... — read more 

With all the never-ending stress, I had to turn to medicating myself to prevent my blood pressure from skyrocketing. Not much I can do about my mental state, though.

Is there any way to appeal it?

Cognizant is rolling out a new AI platform for Centene. It will launch in 2027 and will replace most humans. What AI can’t do, they are hiring H1-B outsourcing. Look up Cognizant & Trizetto. This is the program Sarah was talking about in the last... — read more 

So my supervisor posted something in our teams chat……definitely a script but no one in our department was getting laid off. However im seeing some chatter on fb and LinkedIn that there’s potentially more layoffs to come? Anyone else know anything or... — read more 

If I were writing the Centene story, I’d assume the operating model is changing and spend my time figuring out what they’re replacing it with. Look at everything together: ACA pressure, Medicaid changes, state-plan exits and losses, Stars... — read more 

For those who were let go or knew someone who was let go due to RIF the past 3 days, were you or they tenured? Or was it mostly new hires that were let go?

Look. I’m stressed out like the next person. The lack of clarity is exhausting. BUT …. Today I saw 2 things on Instagram that helped (a little): (Search) Cows after they had been shampooed and conditioned Dogs under water Neither will... — read more 

Although I generally agree with the sentiment towards Sarah London, this would not have happened if our elected officials had crossed party lines to solve the issues with the cost of health insurance. Thanks to our friends in DC, people lost health... — read more 

What are Centene’s preferred agencies for Tech and Analytics roles i.e. TekSystems?

Make it make sense. You fire the employee who created the only system we use to track out daily work is out...but other employees were chosen to stay to now run said system....If they're reading this, you have the opportunity to claim your work bad.

I was curious if anyone knew should I put in a 2 week notice with everything going on? I need the work. But I hate to not put a notice in but I fear they will let me go that day. Was curious if there was a fine line with this and the layoffs and... — read more 

When the Storm Hits, Stand Tall I know there is anger. I know there is confusion. I know there are people walking into this week carrying disappointment, fear, and a whole lot of unanswered questions. Layoffs hurt. Watching positions disappear and... — read more 

Has anyone from the behavior health teams been laid off?

Are they gonna at least let us know when this first round is over so we can stop stressing for at least a little bit till the 2nd round… this company is making me hate them w how they’re keeping us in the dark.

https://www.benefitspro.com/2026/08/10/centene-employees-post-about-a-new-wave-of-layoffs/

After you're laid off?

Is it paid out with severance or separately? Actually, is it paid out al all?

Any new layoffs or news today? I feel so in the dark on whats going on as PLs are not discussing much. Our team was not impacted, but we have several who took VSP. We were also told that PHCO BH was safe for August. But I know that with so many... — read more 

I and 3 others (all VSP) in my department have been given no direction on where to transition our work to. None of our work can be offshored. Are we alone?

The company has me in a state of mind where being laid off seems preferable to staying here. Just imagine how bad things are if somebody who's been here for over a decade is thinking that way.

Do any PL have a proposed org chart or general outline of the movement of resources? What is the overarching goal (besides save money) from an efficiency standpoint?

Will there be more layoffs the rest of the week or was that it for now?

I know the rumor mill runs strong, especially since there is zero transparency. read a comment here that said 4900 layoffs were this week. But if "4 out of 5 Centeamers who will be leaving are part of the VSP", is true - that means what, almost... — read more 

Can we relax for now?

I find it so disturbing that there is NO communication going on about who has been let go, what the more global impact is going to be. The layoffs WILL affect every team at Centene in one way or another. My team had several take VSP but no lay offs... — read more 

Those who are in Texas and took the VSP, you ARE eligible for unemployment! I already spoke to my lawyer and I have a friend who is in Texas that was able to take it. It is a lump sum and not spread out so we ARE eligible. Just wait until you sign... — read more 

I'm with Health Payer Specialist. We are looking to confirm the layoffs and talk to some people impacted. You can contact me at Susan.Ladika@ft.com

A friend got laid off and is getting severance package, almost the same as my VSP. She also gets to file for unemployment, but VSP people don’t? I’m confused. Anyone have info on this?