Becker's Healthcare February 19, 2025
Jakob Emerson

UnitedHealthcare is offering some employees buyouts if they leave their job by March 3, CNBC reported Feb. 19.

Employees who reject the offer will continue with the company, but layoffs will occur if a resignation quota is not met, two sources told the publication. Full-time and part-time U.S. employees within the payer’s corporate, consumer operations, core services and provider services are affected.

UnitedHealth has not confirmed how many employees have received a buyout offer, but on social media employees have said at least 30,000 people were offered a buyout on Feb. 17.

“This voluntary option is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure our team is best positioned to meet the evolving needs of the people and customers...

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