#voluntaryseparation

“Carry on, work hard, and keep our numbers strong!” I guess that’s really all we can do right now but how do they expect us to focus? We have various team members with different separation dates. Leadership has said they’re sharing information as they receive it, but honestly, there hasn’t been much to share...

We still haven’t heard whether the rumored layoffs are moving forward or which departments or roles might be affected first. Like many other teams, our department depends heavily on work coming from the clinical teams, and it’s hard to know how many of those employees accepted the VSP. Until we have more clarity, I guess we just plug along?

If your separation date is in 2027 or 2028, you weren't part of the RIF. The round about Sept date is for those whose job is being cut. 

If your position wasn't in jeopardy, what makes you think you qualify for a Sept separation date? The answer is you don't. If your job was safe, you had two chances to change your mind about the VSP. You said "Nah, I'm good." Now you're all over the internet acting like something happened to you. It's so unfair that your job isn't being cut. GTFOH your VSP should be denied! 

If you're that unhappy, stop crying online, and resign. You tried to play the system, that's on you, nobody else. Te chingaste pendejo! 

P. S. This will be difficult for the UNGRATEFUL B-MS  to understand. You're not losing your job, the VSP doesn't apply the same everyone. Read this again, THE VSP OPP ya you know me DOESN'T APPLY THE SAME TO EVERYONE. 

Do you understand? I hope so,  you're a selfish ingrate comparing yourself to someone that's losing their job. Get your lazy a-s to work! 

For those of us who received a later than expected VSP approval, and those that received an even much later than expected approval, all the way THROUGH 2028 which is absurd! My heart breaks for you all! Some are going to feel like they are being held captive, (PL we beg you to give us some grace and do not set ANYONE up). Some will go ahead and leave which I totally can understand. Prayers for everyone and to those that try to stick it out we stand with you. Just try to take it one day at a time. Do the best you can. Get mental health assistance offered through SpringHealth it is free, just try to turn a new leaf, remember things happen for a reason, be strong and get the $ that you so much deserve. Brush up your resume. I think most of us were getting used to the idea of being able to move on with our life and it definitely caught us off guard causing more anxiety. Time will go by fast! Counting down! Stay Strong and may Peace be with you all!

Im confused…..if they have what seems to be a lot of people taking the vsp……why would they leave us hanging until mid August?? There’s tons of people who volunteered to take the vsp…..but apparently theres still a layoff threat? Shouldnt the people who took the vsp be the first to go and that be enough since they basically volunteered ?

Heads up: if you're on UMV, many of the senior leaders are leaving. This is one of the orgs that will get RIF'd and moved offshore with Cognizant contracting.

Leaders who took Voluntary Separation Package

Kristen SVP,
Nicole VP,
Jeremey VP

and many other managers and engineers.

Maybe they know something you don't? If you don't have a plan, start planning now.

https://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-news/cognizant-lands-centene-mega-deal-worth-over-500-mn-report

Honest question just thinking out loud and venting! I know it’s d-mb and prob a big oh waste of time thinking this but since we the ones who took the VSP thinking our separation date would be Sept 2026 and now some of us are not getting that date is this or can it be classified as a breech? Just wondering since now we cannot even change our minds and withdraw our VSP after the fact of our separation date now being into 2027! I wish now at this point we could withdraw our VSP!

Will you immediately seek employment, go back to school, take a break, etc. What are your plans?
God Bless Us All.

Who got vsp approved? What department? When is your last day? How long have you been with the company.

I am a nurse rand last day is 9/4. 13 years with the company.

It’s a new day and I still don’t feel any better about a late 2027 separation date. I feel I have made a HUGE mistake taking the VSP and it’s definitely time to move on.

I know it’s easy to get online and say whatever you want when you’re hiding behind anonymity.

Centene used to be a company I was genuinely proud to work for. Somewhere along the way, though, the job stopped feeling like work and started feeling like it was draining the life out of me. Every day took a little more than I had left to give.

Walking away is one of the scariest decisions I’ve ever made. I’ll probably never make this kind of money again, at least not anytime soon, and in today’s job market that’s a hard reality to face. But no paycheck is worth sacrificing your peace, your mental health, or waking up dreading every single day.

The hardest part is knowing healthcare just isn’t where I’m supposed to be anymore. These members deserve someone who still has the emotional capacity and compassion to truly show up for them. I don’t want to become the kind of person who stays just because the money is good while giving people less than they deserve.

So I’m choosing myself, even though I have no idea what comes next. It’s terrifying. It’s uncertain. But for the first time in a long time, I can finally breathe.

To everyone whose VRP was accepted, I sincerely wish you the best. I hope this scary leap turns into the fresh start we’ve all been needing.

That is all! Stuck here until Aug 2027 separation date

Has anyone been able to negotiate their separation date or withdraw their VSP? Mine is for May 2027 and at this point I rather withdraw the VSP if possible because this is laughable. My PL informed me I could withdraw last week and I declined as I didnt know the sepeartion date would be so far out

Wasn't eligible for VSP but reading about how late of a "separation date" some people are getting is crazy. If you are unhappy with your date can you back out? I can see where some people found this misleading (they thought they would be leaving in September).

My date is 9/4 but I’ve only seen ppl posting dates in 2027. Am I alone?

I was just told that to receive the vsp, you MUST be working the full two weeks before your separation date. So if you have any pre-approved pto in the system already, they will expect you to change those dates….or appeal (somehow).

Got my separation date - Nov 12 2027. This is ridiculous. I'm in UM concurrent review, and I'm so sick of this company constantly devaluing our work. We're expected to do 2.16 cases per hour, but somehow we're also supposed to attend meetings, trainings, and everything else without the metric changing.

How is that reasonable? I can't sit through a one-hour meeting and still complete 2.16 cases per hour. I'm one person. Leadership created impossible expectations and punish us for not meeting them.

I got 12/11 date as well…kinda bummed but I know Dec will be here before you know it. Just hoping that payout will be before Christmas…blessings to everyone on the next journey.

With some many people getting dates a year or more from now (way past the original September 2026 date) it seems pretty obvious they are hoping people just quit. This will save them money in the long run not having to pay out lump sums.

Such a slap in the face and a sh-tshow.

VSP accepted for 8/27/2027 - what the heck?!

Anyone else still waiting to get your VSP verdict ?

My vsp was accepted but my separation date is 05/14/2027 😮

Last day of work will be March 19, 2027.

Let’s use this thread to share acceptance/denials and separation dates! It’s so much easier when everything is in one spot!

I was accepted and my separation date is 9/4. I thought I would be happier but suddenly I feel a little anxious.

My PL said the PLs will know on Friday who on their team were accepted into the VSP program. They said the emails will be coming out today! Side note: I have been praying for everyone to get the VSP benefit!

Big Tech companies are increasingly considering voluntary buyouts as a more humane approach to workforce reductions. Google employees are advocating for these offers to be a standard first step before layoffs. Microsoft has already implemented a voluntary retirement program with significant uptake. While buyouts can be less damaging to morale, they offer less predictability than traditional layoffs. The shift reflects the growing maturity of tech companies and their aging workforces.

https://www.businessinsider.com/big-tech-considering-voluntary-buyouts-2026-7

Gonna check my email first thing!
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I mean how many more times are we ever going to get a VSP offer if you think about it?
Take your $ you so much deserve and file unemployment (and yes I am eligible I already checked), do some side gigs for fun or get another job and grow that $. Live your life being free of enslavement at a corporation where all you are are doing is making others filthy rich. Get involved with doing things 'you' love!
Counting down the hours now ⏰

Finally stretch! I wish they would let us know already. This wait until Monday is giving me major anxiety vibes. If on the slim chance anyone gets their notification Friday, please let us all know please!

Was told by HR/VSP line that no one has been sent an approved VSP package yet. How did some of you know you were approved when HR is saying no approved emails have been sent out?

25 union members who are collection reps just got the vtp (voluntary termination pay) to leave the company. This is up to 104 weeks pay depending on seniority. This is only the beginning. It is expected that more will be surplussed until all union workers in Leg T are gone. Luckily for them however, they get a generous package to move on, thanks to the union negotiated contract. The payout, including money and medical, dental and vision benefits is much better than the severance pay that low level managers get. Too bad for them. Sooner or later, we'll all be laid off.

what are the ways to deal with this if it hapened?

Anyone willing to share what area they are in (keeping in mind this is all anonymous)? Clearly, not all of us are receiving information at the same time. I wonder why they're staggering the information that's going out to people who applied.

Just got an email asking what separation date I would choose. I am in a role that needs staggered separation dates.

Sept 2026
December 2026
March 2027
May 2027
August 2027
November 2027

I didn't take the VSP benefits package. So when do I find out or when do they do those cuts.

For those familiar with Centene’s restructuring, especially employees from health plans that have already lost a contract or bid:

• What happened to the health plan after it lost the bid?
• Were employees transferred to other Centene plans or departments, or were they laid off?
• How much notice did employees receive?
• Did leadership discourage employees from taking the VSP? ( I believe they did this indirectly to fulfill the remaining of the contract)
• Are VSP approvals based on staffing needs, performance, tenure, position, or another factor?
• Are major SOP and productivity changes usually a warning sign of layoffs or department consolidation?

I never thought I'd say this, but I'm actually looking forward to the possibility of being laid off. If they offered voluntary packages, I'd take it in a heartbeat. I'm just completely exhausted by Shell.

Curious, if any other people leaders have been informed on those that requested the VSP yet. And if so, how is that process going?

Are a lot of people taking it?

Anyone the it will offered again?

What’s the Reorg look like after?