https://youtu.be/SCW2_ccrkfQ?is=KrHph5b-G6EOoZeL
Never in my life have I looked forward to a Monday…
I just want to know if I’ll be submitting my notice next week. it’s already drafted. I’m not staying past September. I am DONE. who else plans to resign if their VSP is denied? I know some people will be like, “oh that’s what they want you to do so... — read more
A Review of Regulatory Settlements, Corporate Governance, Financial Performance, Executive Compensation, and Leadership Accountability Under CEO
A Review of Regulatory Settlements, Corporate Governance, Financial Performance, Executive Compensation, and Leadership Accountability Under CEO Sarah London Executive Summary Centene Corporation has become one of the largest government-funded... — read more
Who goes first RIF or VSP
I'm not sure who knows how some of these things work but the VSP gives the company the ability to plan a org flatten and restructure over time, that's the "Long Term" plan. RIF is the big cut So..... The order of things Phase 1 String this... — read more
Cognizant Wins Multi-Year Centene Deal That Could Touch $1 Billion
The reported win comes ahead of Cognizant’s second-quarter earnings, scheduled to be announced on July 29th. Cognizant technology is expected to automate medical billing, claims processing and customer service operations.
new industry or health care
If you are leaving Centene which new industries are you looking at? Or are you staying in health care in one capacity or another? I am concerning leaving health care.
A reminder Sarah Londons salary in 2025 was $19,506,298
:) They don’t care about you xoxo
https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/cognizant-bags-multi-million-dollar-deal-from-us-health-insurer-centene-126072101329_1.html
https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/cognizant-bags-multi-million-dollar-deal-from-us-health-insurer-centene-126072101329_1.html
Dont worry, if you become homeless just go to Modesto
Weird for HealthNet to donate 4 million to a random housing complex in California when we are laying off people. You're actively making more potential homeless people. Fingers crossed for everyone.
How many of you have been notified you’ve been approved for the VSP?
If i get rejected im gonna lose my sh-t
quiet quitting
I am passing on the VSP. If they give me the layoff after with fewer options....I'm not doing s**t until my end date. I'll be only working on my resume and leads! Good luck, all!
Quit with the surveys and let us know about the VSP
I don’t know about the others in this group but I believe they need to quit with the surveys and come on with the VSPs. Quit wasting our time so we can get on with our lives and figure out the next steps. Would these people want people ja--ing around... — read more
VSP Question!
For those who mentioned their VSP was extended and allowed them to choose an exit date: which state are you located in? I applied but haven't received any updates or info on my application yet. I’m in California.
CNC Reps need to stop voting down in honest dialogue
To CNC Representative Trolls. Please refrain from voting ‘down’ on honest dialogue. Very obvious you trolls!!! Mission Simplify This!!!! 😄
Numbers
Does anyone know the % of # of employees they wanted to reduce for the VSP Phase? Or altogether goal?
Can we add this to the Annual Survey questions list
How much do you agree with this statement: “My feedback directly contributes to leadership bonuses, even if it contributes to nothing else.”
What is Mission Simplify?
Serious question because I’ve been on STD for a while and haven’t been updated on this. I’ve read so much on this forum and feel like I need to know what I’m going back to since no one on my team has reached out. I did get the first email about being... — read more
Taking too long
I don't understand why it's taking so long. My VSP approval should be easy and with all the wonderful AI technologies that they now have you would think they would be able to weed me out by now.
Anyone else just get a Centene survey about Mission Simplify and how likely you are to recommend Centene lmao
0/10 would not recommend!!!! I wrote they are exploitive and my thoughts on making us all wait for this VSP. Mission Simplify is a fu--ing joke
Long Week
It’s going to be a very long stressful difficult week! Hopefully we all hear the news soon and it’s everything we hope it is whatever it is we want. Good Luck everyone
Question on Severance Payment Method and Tax Withholding
Will the severance be paid as a lump sum, or do we have the option to receive it as staggered/salary continuation payments? If paid as a lump sum, what tax withholding rate will be applied? Thank you for your help.
I hope they've considered the mass vacation that's about to happen.
Assuming we get notified 7/27 and that most people's end date is 9/4, that only gives 5 weeks for everyone to use up vacation and personal time. They don't want us taking PTO within 2 weeks of separation, so all vacation has to be used by 8/21. I... — read more
,Anyone else in this stituation?
This whole VSP/looming layoff has got me stressed to the point where my anxiety has gotten to the point that I am now on prozac and still can't sleep. I have barely been able to function in my role and spend most of my time trying to look for other... — read more
Funniest s**t ever
Almost forgot to post about this. Heard a PL (not mine, she's amazing) one day the week before last say "Mission Simplify has nothing to do with layoffs and RIFs. It's all about operational efficiency." Riiiiiiiight.
Place your bets!
Okay, folks. So what do y'all think is the over/under on the company changing the "new" VSP approval/denial date of the 27th to something another 2-3 weeks out? I just have this bad feeling about it, and that it's going to happen by the end of this... — read more
Short-term thinking
Push out the older, more expensive workers and bring in younger people at lower salaries might sound like a great idea, but there's a problem with that plan. The new hires are all about protecting their personal time and sticking to exactly what... — read more
VSP approval questions
If you received approval: I. Personal or company email? Did it confirm severance package dollars? Were you given a specific separation date? Thanks in advance
The Micromanaging Continues
So I completely understand the need to serve members, the huge queues, the need to work work work. But we are losing the human touch that case management is supposed to represent. Based on the current direction it is - treat them like cattle - find... — read more
I am Curious
What exactly do supervisors and managers and above do everyday? My supervisor is either in a meeting or on a call almost everyday, and seems like every 3-4 hours they have to go to a meeting or hop on a call. So my question is, for sups or whoever... — read more
"Managing 100 calls a day—as required for care managers at Centene’s Sunshine Health
"Managing 100 calls a day—as required for care managers at Centene’s Sunshine Health—is an unsustainable expectation. One has to question the quality of both those interactions and the resulting documentation. Requiring such a high volume of calls... — read more
Case Management VSP approval email
So it sounds like some people have received their VSP approval letter Has anyone in PHCO Case management received theirs yet?
Has anyone gotten an email stating they've been accepted for the VSP?
It would help us anxious folks if people could share if they got an email stating they've been accepted and if you can mention what type of role you're in. It's gonna be a long two weeks....I fear that I will be rejected because I'm in case... — read more
Internal Job Board
does anyone else find it interesting how as soon as the deadline passed for the VSP, new jobs are being posted? part of the terms of applying for the VSP was not being able to apply for internal roles. if your application is approved, then you... — read more
CM Dept
Anyone in CM ever been put on coaching for "failing" a SOFT audit? I truly think mgmt is trying to get us to quit or fire us for "not meeting expectations" before VSP takes effect. Centene has truly turned out to be a grimy place. I will spend the... — read more
Anyone told the NEED to accept VSP?
what are the ways to deal with this if it hapened?
Anxiety
This waiting game has caused so much anxiety. I just want to get that email response so I can get some sort of something so I can see how soon I can be out. And no I am not just going to leave! Just here for support.
UnitedHealth beats earnings expectations
UnitedHealth reported Q2 earnings this morning, and it’s worth looking beyond the headline. Digging in we see: Highlights: Revenue: $111.6B (+14%) Adjusted EPS: $6.38, well above expectations Medical Loss Ratio: 86.7%, better than... — read more
Centene Q2 Earnings Bingo
As we get closer to the earnings call, thought I’d start a bingo card checklist. Feel free to make suggestions. Let’s make this fun! ☐ Mission Simplify ☐ AI Transformation ☐ Operational Excellence ☐ Disciplined Execution ☐ Cost Discipline ☐... — read more
Share who has left in the last 3 months
I am seeing a lot of people sharing recent leadership that has left recently with no announcement just no longer here. Please share who you know has left and it will give us all an idea on how many.