Worst health insurance ever - Senior Software Engineer Optum Employee Review

1.0
7 Nov 2019
Recommend
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Pros

They have a lot of money, so getting software and hardware isn't much trouble.

Cons

The absolute worst health insurance plans I've ever seen. Seeing as how this company is a health insurance and health care provider, the fact that they offer such terrible insurance to employees demonstrates they have no value towards them. On top of that the plans are getting more expensive each year with worse deductibles. The more you make the higher your insurance rate, and also there is a penalty to insure a spouse if they are eligible for insurance with their employer.

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5.0
1 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Large company that provides great benefits and support career growth. Company culture supports work life balance.

Cons

Constant shift to hire contractors and offshore roles, which have caused lay offs.

2.0
20 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Remote work flexibility, supportive coworkers.

Cons

Chronic understaffing that leads to constant burnout Leadership behavior is inconsistent, unaccountable, and often dismissive Nepotism heavily influences promotions and opportunities Raises and bonuses are rare or nonexistent despite increasing workloads Workload expectations are unrealistic and unsustainable Company talks about mental wellness but does not practice it internally Extremely limited EAP benefits that offer little real support Employees are not acknowledged, respected, or meaningfully recognized High turnover due to poor culture and lack of investment in employees

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