Does anyone know how this RTO mandate will be enforced for hybrid employees in the Twin Cities/DC? Some team members have pre-arranged trips this summer where they were planning to work remotely and now are afraid they have to cancel their trips... — read more 

https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/14/episource-is-notifying-millions-of-people-that-their-health-data-was-stolen/ Anyone hear anything about this? Optum owns Episource, the breach occurred in February 2025 according to the article and according to the... — read more 

I have a habit of checking the new Optum job postings on a daily basis. It's noon right now and there are usually 40-60 new ones by this time. Today? ZERO. It feels eerie. I wouldn't think much of it but with the context of 7/17 around the corner, it... — read more 

As someone who was recently laid off, any feedback from those with insight on who makes the decision within a team on show specifically to get laid off? I had a good working relationship with my direct manager and I know he didn't want to let me go... — read more 

And not just in terms of money, though the added commute and office-related expenses are significant. The real cost is time. I lose hours every single day just getting to and from the office. And once I’m there, I lose time too. I’m noticeably less... — read more 

How many do you work or not work on average? Does going from hourly to salary change a lot ? Are you required to hit 40 hours on the dot or is there a policy?

I don't want to be laid off, but I'll be okay with it and severance. But a friend worked for a company that let go of a whole bunch of people and made it so as if they had a choice of accepting new roles (for much lower pay, which means it wasn't... — read more 

There are a lot of threads here and so many comments about reasons why and options. I've been with Optum for 20 years and sadly lived through and had to RIF folks. They are all horrible life altering events for most. Here are some facts based on... — read more 

We got some treats for coming in but I'm done with the office. I'm going to work from home. The penalty is that you'll get a lower bonus or raise but what's that really going to amount to? Our earnings su-k, and we're underperformed. I'm sorry but... — read more 

That way, people who need the job would have better chances, while the rest of us can happily break up with this sh---y place once and for all. But I guess that would mean no drama or stress - something leadership so clearly enjoys. Gone would be the... — read more 

Watch once again as they let go of the best people while the ones running things into the ground keep their jobs. There’s no real direction here, just a bunch of empty talk and panic moves. Feels like nobody upstairs has a clue. This used to be a... — read more 

That’s the date many have been throwing around.

I do not understand why they do not have a volunteer list that people can sign up for being severanced. The are a lot of staff who are in a position to leave and it would make it so some that want to stay can. Am I oversimplifying it?

Anyone else’s regular team meetings get canceled the week that layoffs happen in the company??

Different dates are being mentioned for next week, people are getting invites, but nobody knows yet what they’re about. Don’t get me wrong, I’m resigned to my faith, but it would be nice to have heads up if it’s layoffs. — read more 

Meeting invites were sent out yesterday to all PCRs. There were 3 different meeting invites and I’m not sure if they all fall on 7/17. There’s nothing that can be done by worrying, but my gut instincts tell me this isn’t a good sign. — read more 

Is there ever going to be a point where we're actually done? Where we're finally structured the right way? On a related note, when do the people behind all these failed restructures start facing consequences for constantly getting it wrong? Is that... — read more 

I'm a little concerned about the critical thinking skills of the rank and file around here. Leaders, sure, but that's more a sociopathic lack of empathy, but people on here? Yes, any formal layoff in July was in the works before BBB. That said... — read more 

IYKYK

We have all heard that phrase - they will replace you tomorrow deal. So should I give two weeks notice? Or just go ahead and finish the pay period and then on the last day put in the resignation via the HR thing and send an email to my manager? (i... — read more 

The expectations keep going up while support keeps dropping. People are stretched thin and it's starting to show in every possible way. You can’t keep pushing without something breaking.

QQ... The Hippocratic oath doesn't explicitly prevent a doctor from lying but modern medical ethics do emphasize transparency and honesty. Does a UHG employment contract supersede the hippocratic oath, or are doctors when asked in a deposition... — read more 

What is this guy even talking about? Oh yay AI? sorry no one wants you here.

Not laid off (yet), but just found out I and others are moving under offshore director. I'm a 29. Dusting off resume now. I've worked for this company since 2009, and this is the thank you.

I heard on this site before starting next year grades under 27 will not get RRP. Where is a policy or information on this or is this just a rumor?

Go in sparq to Employee Resources - Pay and Benefits Home - Pay Programs then select “Grade-Based Salary Ranges” Someone was asking last week where it went. Last updated Jun 27 2025

Has anyone heard an updates on the JULY RIF? As some of the posts have said, i wonder int he bill passing will make these RIFs even more widespread. Any info appreciated:)

Thoughts on the US Communication sent from SH last week? I pray there will be a positive change for US employees

I’m still completely confused.

We had a hiring spree of 32+ ICs in the lobbying office under the new admin. Now this bill passes, stripping billions of healthcare spend that will directly hit multiple parts of our org both revenue and margin? It hits direct revenue and the... — read more 

Anyone have advice? I start new team Monday. Was just informed two days ago. Wow.

Did anyone else notice that the salary range tool is gone?

Telecommuter policy updated 4 days ago. WHY?!

Has anyone received a corporate email from Viva Engage adding you to a community page? It takes you to a video about preparing to lose my job.

My direct deposit goes in 2 days early on payday weeks and today it said it was from UnitedHealthCare, NOT Optum like it always has before. Is this related to the switch to MyHR, or are they having to pay payroll out of a different pot?

Why does my direct deposit now say UnitedHealtcare and not Optum? Anyone else?

Enterprise Clinical Services. We received an email back in May to do them as usual, no big deal. Yesterday multiple teams received an email to do them again and to tell everyone to update their Career Stories by July 11. I don’t want to create false... — read more 

We're exhausted from constant change that changes nothing outside of shrinking the workforce. The only true constant is more work for already stretched teams.

Good old boys club, excessive LHC VPs, RVPs, C-Suite. What’s in store for LHC once Optum fully takes over?

Any insight if they will be impacted by layoffs on 7/17?