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Optum to Lay Off 572 Employees in New Jersey Behavioral Health Services

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
572
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.1%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
572 OF 440,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New Jersey, USA.

Department affected: Behavioral Health Services.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

UnitedHealth Group's subsidiary, Optum, is set to lay off 572 employees in New Jersey as it ceases its Behavioral Health Services in the state. This decision reflects a strategic shift in operations, impacting a significant number of workers in the region. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort within the company, aimed at optimizing service delivery and addressing changing market demands. The affected employees will be notified of their termination, which is expected to take effect shortly. This move highlights the challenges faced by healthcare providers in adapting to evolving service needs and operational efficiencies.

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated cut 572 jobs affecting its Behavioral Health Services team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.1% of the 440,000 people UnitedHealth Group Incorporated employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 15 layoff events at UnitedHealth Group Incorporated since October 2023, affecting a combined 4,047 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff23 hours ago

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated cut 572 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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