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After 10 years with UHC I finally called it quits over a month ago. It's been the most relieving feeling I have ever felt, seriously no lie! The constant changes, being chastised by a big headed manager who did not take accountability for her own... — read more 

They aren't going to let up. Let the decreasing 401k match be a clue as to how RRP and Merit funding will be this year. By decreasing the 401k match by 1%, they on average TOOK $1,000 dollars from a UHG employee making contributions. Compound... — read more 

Saw the email come through. So our employer match is decreasing. This is ridiculous.

No dedicated employee deserves to have their job threatened on a consistent basis for a year or longer. Leave them, they have no loyalty to you. There are better jobs. I went back to an old employer and I'm so happy again. I was miserable worrying... — read more 

Got word that consumer services in E&I is next told they are “very overstaffed”.

Our team just went through another round of layoffs recently and it has become routine at this point. Every few weeks a new team gets hit. These days, people spend more time wondering who is next than focusing on the work. I have been trying to stay... — read more 

I was contacted by a recruiter trying to hire me for a contract position at Optum that would make less than me and sounds a lot like my job now. It’s a position with almost the same name but works with my both my Medicaid care plan and another. I’m... — read more 

I’ve worked for this company for many years. Loved my job, in fact. But since they’ve become he-l-bound on implementing AI, this whole company, their company values and all the processes that used to work so well have gone straight to he-l! The new... — read more 

Currently debating on ducking out before AIP payouts for another opportunity but wanted to see what the this year's multiplier is looking like before making that decision. Was told the past few years were set at 60% for people who "meet expectations"... — read more 

So far 3 managers gone this morning and seems more coming soon.

I heard last year was 75%. Do they announce this somewhere? Any guesses what the rate will be this year?

Anyone know any details on the Care360 team position wise? Is it a good team to work on?

That no 5's are allowed this year and no raises for 30+???

"why are we sending billions in subsidies to insurance companies when we could just give the money directly to Americans to choose their own healthcare" https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/08/senate-republicans-trump-obamacare

Has anyone ever put in their 2 weeks notice & got terminated that same day or before your last day? I’m contemplating on if I should. This is NOT a company I would ever come back to either.

The U.S. healthcare system is heading into another profit bo-m — for insurers, not patients. Premiums are set to surge an average of 18% in 2026, the steepest increase in over a decade. For millions of Americans already struggling to afford coverage... — read more 

It seems that, in the past, either UHC or Optum has a big RIF and then the other company follows 2 weeks later. The Optum RIF yesterday was pretty significant so wondering why I’m not hearing anything about UHC (thankfully). But I’m still thinking... — read more 

Hey RTO folks - Anyone noticing their location being tracked via Teams now?

I remember being told prior to 5/1 that boxes would be sent to our laptops. I haven't received anything. I'm considering selling it. Who has sent a laptop back or can it be sold?

Is there any truth to rumors of a 10/30 layoff? Optum site is reporting one.

Got a job offer from UHG for a data role but reading all these layoffs and RTO post has me worried. Currently employed but under paid with relatively stable job security. Anyone know if the data roles are heavily affected by the layoffs or RTO?

Sir A Witty - where’s he with his gang? Concerned 😒

I haven’t been told to RTO yet, but I’m worried that may happen in the near future. I’m not in MN or DC, but my office is one of the next biggest after that. I got hired right before covid and have been working remotely the entire time except for my... — read more 

How was the RTO for those in the MN/DC office? Did you have monitors on the desk, was it clean, the cafeteria open, etc?

Constantly new changes, every few weeks there’s another round of layoffs, now this RTO cr-p... You start to wonder if it’ll ever stop. Most of us are exhausted and anxious, and are just waiting for the next announcement. That can't be good for... — read more 

Have any other UGH/Optum employees taken a look at the manager center return to office documentation they've provided on Sharepoint? It's an absolute joke. There, you'll find such gems as how to maximize your RTO with "group flow, the state where... — read more 

I was hired as a fully remote employee, which makes sense since none of my colleagues live near me. After 1 year as a remote employee my manager informed me that I may need to begin coming into the office as a hybrid employee, but for what reason?... — read more 

Our whole team is rto. Will the dress code be what it was when we were in the office pre covid? Many comments on here about the lack of janitors. How bad is it in the Minnetonka location? Are the restaurants still open?

Some of my team lives in North Carolina, California, Florida… what happens to us? We’re really confused as it would not be feasible to move.

Do we get to pick a cube anywhere in the building? This is almost as exciting as deciding where to park all my brand new cars. Oh wait.

I love my job. The pay is good, the work feels good. But, it’s become overwhelming. The workload is bigger and there are less people. What now?

We must return to the office October 20 and will have our badge swipes counted to ensure we show up there 4 days per week. We do not have our own cube space but we reserve one every 30 days. Looking for a new job which is just what they had hoped... — read more 

UNH Number of employees from 2009 to 2024, source below 2024 | ############################ (400,000) 2023 | ################################ (440,000) 2022 | ############################ (400,000) 2021 | #########################... — read more 

Has anyone heard anymore about if telecommuters will be going in for MN and DC?

Is it just me, or is everyone exhausted from these constant cuts? I’m this close to walking out no matter what happens next.

Like it hate it or not this funny but had advocate transfer a mbr to me an the advocate literally had the same identical voice an tone of me it was very cringe an creepy as if I was talking to AI but with my very own voice, if so an if they are... — read more 

Dear UHC? Is this really happening? I actually love this approach. It’s like a Hallmark channel for corporate PR: scripted, heartwarming, and just enough to distract from the plot twist nobody asked about.