Majority of UHC/Optum job postings are bogus/faux. They are posted to suffice investors & shareholders that business is booming. Employees know differently. Stock has taken a hit & the scramble continues. Mass layoffs are desperate attempt to save... — read more
Who’s next? Which depts? Post here
Any insight on which depts/teams on the upcoming lists? There are 4 more layoff dates - along with individual layoffs thru Q4 2026. Anyone have the list they can share?
Individual layoffs coming - Expect the Unexpected!!
GL31 here - Execs will conduct individual layoffs throughout the year. This will be in addition to group layoffs of misc teams. In cases where there’s only 1 individual from a team being RIFd, this will be a 1/1 call w direct leader. Meeting w... — read more
The Latest Twist
Today and subsequent lays offs…. You will be offered a job, more than likely with reduced pay. IF you opt to not take offered job, Optum will not pay you your severance. Is this even ethical? Most households cannot survive if someone’s salary is much... — read more
Layoffs
Anyone know how many in HDP were laid off today(3/19)?
Survived the layoffs today
I can’t say I’m happy about it, just relieved I still have a job. Two people on my team were let go.
HDP layoff
Are lay offs happening in HDP?
How many are being shown the door in this round?
It seems like a smaller one for some reason, but I could be wrong.
Optum Insight product
Anyone from Optum insight product? My position was just eliminated as well as my whole teams.
04/30 Layoff Cycle Question
Will Optum Advisory be impacted by the 04/30 layoff cycle? Seems like we have dodged many cycles with minimal impact as we are most of the time pure profit, except people who are on the bench, so they are typically the ones cut if OA does have... — read more
Layoffs Today 3/19 String
Sorry to all who have to endure today, remember you are strong, you are worthy, chin up! Please add if you are laid off this week, what department, job title, grade and how many numbers if you know. Good luck.
How many layoffs will this make just this year?
How are we all okay with this?
Optum Care Delivery
Any knowledge on Optum Care Delivery being impacted?
WellMed El Paso RIF
Post only if anyone got an email or knows anything about RIF for El Paso
Optum Florida
Any Optum FL CLINICS to be impactedtomorrow?
No Class
Lay off emails went out an hour ago. WM clinics in NTX region. PSRs and Ma’s. Could providers be tomorrow before the rally town Hall?
Optum Health
Anyone have any updates for 3/19 RIF r/t Optum Health or Appeals?
Layoff meeting invites
For those of you that were RIF’d or know someone that was, when do they send the meeting invite to let you know?
Has anyone seen our CEO?
Put his a-s on a milk carton. Did he retire again and forget to tell anyone?
Any info on which areas might be affected tomorrow?
Good luck to everyone. I'm kinda numb at this point, but I know I'll freak out if I'm laid off.
Wipro contract renegotiation fallout
Is anyone else losing a bunch of offshore resources, due to the renegotiation of the contract with Wipro? We're losing six people at the end of the month, as a result of it.
April RIFs
Already got notified that I need to provide names by April 1st… we’re surviving the 03/19 wave but since I’m being asked to provide names it’s safe to assume there’s at least one round in April. Anyone else get notified? (GL30 here)
Texas Teams
I don’t know what tomorrow will bring, but I want each of you to know how deeply valued you are. It is truly a privilege to work alongside such an exceptional group of nurses. What we’ve built together is not only strong, but truly special—and that... — read more
UHC/Optum Consumer Office Future
Does anyone have any idea of the direction of this new merged consumer office? It looks like a lot of role overlap. Will there be rifs on 3/19 for this area? Seems like the uhc consumer office folks are in a stronger position than the optum.
If PIP is going to be their main attrition tactic
I hope I just get laid off in these next rounds. A layoff is a band-aid ripped off with severance. PIP is torture. You still try, because some stupid part of your brain thinks you can beat it. So you exhaust yourself 'improving,' only to get fired... — read more
Where to apply? Job sites
Any suggestions for best job sites to apply for new job? Friends say LinkedIn - but never had luck there. What sites do you use / recommend? Been out of work 6 months & $ is tight.
3/19/26 layoffs News Flash
Grade 30 reporting this: 3/19/26 is 1 of 4 layoffs coming. Was informed UBH, ECS, OI, PI, CCR, Optum Serve, MCO, E&I, and numerous customer service roles will be impacted. This is 1 of 4 more remaining layoffs occurring in 2026. For those... — read more
Will you take another job at UHC/Optum if laid off?
Curious if anyone laid off is trying to secure another role within UHC or Optum? If yes, any success with getting interviews or re-hired? How long did it take you to get rehired?
Severence - anyway to expedite?
Laid off 3/5/26. Electronically submitted severence paperwork the next day. People say it takes 2-3 pay periods until it’s paid out. Is there any way to expedite? Asking as I might take another internal position (I’m in the hiring process). You... — read more
Now’s the time
Alright all of you GL 30s and above. We know you’re on here, and we know that you have all of the tea. Spill it, what’s happening this week?
NAR availability HOUSECALLS
Anyone notice they don't have availability listed on their NAR excel sheet that they email each Monday am? Mine only goes until end of May 2026 and should be for 64 weeks. I noticed this a few weeks ago and other provider IDs were still showing... — read more
3/19 layoff potential?
Please post here throughout the week if you hear anything about the potential 3/19 RIF, information is power....
Media
Why hasn't the media said anything about the never ending layoffs? Why hasn't anyone spoken to the media?
How does a healthcare company function on software this ancient?
Approvals take weeks, crashes are daily, and we're all just clicking through junk pretending everything's fine. It’s embarrassing and exhausting.
Optum broke my health
I'm out right now because of this place. The stress got to me. Pressure every day, more tasks piling on, never knowing if I'll be laid off. I already deal with depression and anxiety and this job pushed me past what I could handle. My blood pressure... — read more
any news on voluntary retirement
Optum did offer one nearly 10 years ago. are they planning to do one more round? they asked for volunteers who were 55+ and have completed 10 years, in the last round.
Don't go to HR
HR is there to protect the company. You will experience retaliation.
Employee Surveys used to determine for Layoffs
Score the company, team, leader too low, and you might find yourself part of a RIF.
Court order
https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/legal/judge-orders-unitedhealth-to-hand-over-broad-discovery-in-ai-coverage-denial-case/