Those that took the VSP are not safe, I see the writing on the wall, micromanaging happening everywhere, managing people out! Get a lawyer to have in standby! I can't believe how tight Centene is but then again I can believe it. $500+ million for... — read more 

I applied for VSP and had an exit date of 12/2026. Started applying for jobs the day that I put in the application as I was seeing the writing on the wall of what was to come. Fortunately for me I had two interviews on Monday 08/10/2026, received... — read more 

Apparently the turnaround is complete because the stock went up and somebody put “beat” in a headline. Never mind that about $0.50 of EPS came from one-time prior-year adjustments, Medicaid attrition got worse, the remaining population is... — read more 

The micromanaging has begun I believe! In the last 2 days we have received emails about a pattern of attendance-related activity like too many call ins when the last 2 months have been so stressful and we are to update teams every time we step away... — read more 

When does severance package begin if you were told day of notification was your last day? If 9/4, are you being paid through then w/regular pay?

meridianhcihcbcbss08142026.pdf https://share.google/edrWyRGq6OLm79a2I Now they are being fined 1.3 million for Illinois market. .

Has anyone had management ask them to withdraw their VSP? I'm curious whether the company has approached anyone about staying instead of separating — particularly people with a September 4, 2026 exit date.

We Must Act Now Statement on AI’s Transformation of the Economy AI may become radically more powerful over the next 10 years. This could drive an unprecedented transformation of our economy, larger than the Industrial Revolution, but unfolding over... — read more 

I am curious as to what kind of experiences those with the Indiana ICHRA healthcare plans are having this year so far. Are there any big challenges or any positives that you're seeing and has anyone been told whether or not you all will have to stay... — read more 

Drew Asher Susan Mills

Can we request to change our date. I have seen some comments that suggest dates moved up or requested a change as well as withdrawing, no information like this has been shared in my department by our leadership. TIA

I was a top performer for years, always ignored inter-office politics, mostly got along with everybody and survived every layoff so far. A few weeks ago something happened that I couldn't ignore and had me report my manager, and now here I am, laid... — read more 

I’m being RIF’d September 4 and I’m also due later that same month 😭 Has anyone dealt with COBRA through Centene? I’m wondering how enrollment works, whether there could be any lapse in coverage, and how I would add my newborn after delivery. Any... — read more 

The Drew Asher timeline deserves some questions! On July 28, Drew Asher sat in front of Wall Street for Centene’s Q2 earnings call. He called it a “fantastic quarter.” Centene raised guidance, and Asher discussed Marketplace... — read more 

I’ve had a lot of time to think about Centene over the weekend. I’ve talked about most of this in pieces before, but when you put it all together, the picture doesn’t look good. Well-run companies are building their own technology, automation and AI... — read more 

I waited a while to post this. After seeing people posting about the VSP and Layoffs coming soon. First off, the layoffs started in Feb 2026. I know because I was one of the initial 137 Pluss laid off. I was with Centene for 7 years and was even... — read more 

Question - preparing to be laid off as we all should be, IMO. How does severance pay work - do you get one lump sum or is it continued paychecks based on your tenure. If the later, do the checks stop when you find new employment?

For weeks I have been inquiring with AskHR, local HR and other leadership of when one departing 9/4 can expect to receive ANY sort of instruction on what we are to do, how we are to do it, what procedure to follow on 9/4, etc. and nobody can provide... — read more 

we write comments, but not any concrete action, lawyer interested , class action, taling with the media, making this VIRAL.

Those w/ a last day of 09/04, have you received your severance agreement?

CenTeam, After a career defined by remarkable leadership and an unwavering dedication to transforming healthcare in our country, Drew Asher has announced his intention to step down from the CFO position on December 31st and retire from Centene at... — read more 

Sarah just sent a company email at that Drew Asher is leaving at the end of the year….anddddd discuss.

steps down as CFO 12/31/26, retires end of 2027.

Does anyone know if you apply for an internal position and you have all qualifications to land at least an interview. Would they consider keeping you and doing a transfer or they just want you out for good?

So I’m not very familiar with things like this. But curious as to if anyone has thought of maybe an ai class action lawsuit for taking our jobs or any jobs in general. Opinions or information on this. I just think if we don’t start standing up now to... — read more 

Anyone know what happens to employees who didn’t qualify for VSP because they have less than two years of service? Are they basically safe for now, or just not being considered until the next RIF round?

Calling out sick-will this impact my severance? Particularly on the last day. Note that I am in a state that has sick time laws and anti retaliation laws on the books.

For those of us who have 2027 seperation dates, thoughts on the company revisiting those and pushing them up? On my team we have May and August dates. I want to think the PL who pinned these dates had to provide some sort of staggered timeline and... — read more 

For positions who were laid off (not VSP) there’s over a 3 week period we’re still employed. Are people attending meetings and continuing to participate as usual during this period? Curious how others are handling expectations around work and... — read more 

I am writing this just wondering if anyone with more experience than me would be willing to share any tips on how much a person needs to have saved in case of layoff or having to leave due to the stress and all that. There's so much info out... — read more 

The majority of Centene jobs are going to be outsourced to India for pennies on the dollar. Think about it.....Why would they keep us and spend large US Salaries/Benefits costs, when they can take our work to India, utilize AI, and viola 1hr worth of... — read more 

I was certain that once most of the things were wrapped up, I'd be able to enjoy my weekends again. Yet here I am, still unable to let go and relax. I guess we've been under pressure for so long that some of us have forgotten what it's like not to... — read more 

I know many positions were lost but this question has been lingering in my head. Could the company have looked at how much family’s insurance costs them and decided some of us are too expensive? A lot of the one's that stayed don't have children or... — read more 

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.