Optum to Lay Off 572 Employees in New Jersey Behavioral Health Services
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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 in NJ affecting its Behavioral Health Services team as of November 5, 2025.
That is roughly 0.1% of the 440,000 people UnitedHealth Group Incorporated employs.
LayoffTalk has tracked 13 layoff events at UnitedHealth Group Incorporated since February 2025, including 523 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 10 additional events known from news reporting.
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