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.

https://www.moreno.senate.gov/press-releases/new-moreno-bill-would-crack-down-on-outsourcing-fund-american-workers/ The pdf bill here https://www.moreno.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/The-HIRE-Act.pdf

It’s deeply troubling to see a U.S. healthcare giant that earns its revenue from American citizens choose to outsource the majority of its IT workforce overseas. While this may boost profits, it undermines high-paying domestic jobs and displaces... — read more 

They are saying layoffs Mid Sept for some and Mid Oct for others on Optum side...shared services, wellmed, ect. What does it look like for UHC/UHG? Should we be expecting the same. The Steve H email makes me think we should.

Just a friendly notification. UHG has spent over $11B in the last year on Stock buy backs. The prior period was $9.1B. Instead of giving us living wage raises, or a reasonable bonus. These a--hats see fit to spend company resources to prop up the... — read more 

Can your team afford to lose any more people? I don't know who makes the layoff decisions, I assume it's somewhere near the top, but those people need to do our jobs for at least a week before the next one. They need to see how much we're struggling... — read more 

Thoughts on Steve Hemsley email? … difficult challenges and decisions…be the leading AI-first healthcare company

I want to see the disparities.

Every company I look at is either frozen, shrinking, or only taking a handful of new employees.

Holding a costly onsite meeting while conducting layoffs is a damaging corporate action that can destroy employee trust and morale, harm a company's reputation, and increase legal risk. Companies that have faced financial distress and have chosen to... — read more 

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Keep your resume polished and LinkedIn updated because opportunities can appear out of nowhere. Start building a solid emergency fund, ideally six months to a year of living expenses, so you aren’t scrambling if things go south. Try to avoid major... — read more 

Any departments still receiving raises and bonuses?

You never know when you might get laid off. There's an axe constantly hanging over your head. This is no way to work or live.

I see on both this board and the Optum one (there is not one for UMR unfortunately so wasn't sure where to post this). I did not get any emails about the removal of RRP but am within the pay grades that have been mentioned. Does anyone know if UMR is... — read more 

UnitedHealth Group has agreed to sell off 164 hospice and home health locations to resolve U.S. antitrust concerns over its $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys, the U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday. The Justice Department and attorneys... — read more 

I work for an insurance company that has offered early retirement and layoffs will be next. Can anyone with reliable knowledge please share if United uses AI for prior authorization reviews? And if so, were nurses laid off as a result? Thank you so... — read more