AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT MDWISE

Indianapolis, Indiana-based MDwise, a nonprofit healthcare company that offers state-sponsored health insurance plans, has announced it will cease operations and close its Indianapolis office in early 2026, following the termination of its state contract with Indiana Medicaid by the state's Family and Social Services Administration.

The closure will impact 238 employees, and layoffs are scheduled to begin on January 16, 2026.

According to a company statement, "The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s attack on MDwise should concern every Hoosier, especially those who rely on Medicaid for their health care needs. We have operated in good faith at every turn, and the state’s decision to terminate our contract ‘for convenience’ is unjustified and fails to consider the harm it will cause members, providers, employees, and communities."

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT POINT32HEALTH

Canton, Massachusetts-based Point32Health, a nonprofit provider of health plans, including commercial, Medicaid, Medicare, and Exchange HMO options, has confirmed a 6.7% reduction in force as prescription and medical care costs continue to outpace reimbursements.

The personnel realignment impacted 254 employees. This is the second round of layoffs, following 110 employee layoffs in March 2025.

According to newly installed CEO Patrick Gilligan, “Our members are at the center of everything we do, and it is critical that we address costs within our control. As responsible stewards of our members’ health care dollars, we will continue to manage our administrative costs as effectively as possible as we navigate the ongoing industry challenges."

"The one thing we should all agree on is health care is too expensive. I’ve worked on both sides, been on the providers and health plan side, and have worked to be collaborative. But with the tension and focus of COVID and post-COVID, the sides have gone to their corners. Providers are saying it’s the health plans’ fault, and health plans saying it’s the providers’ fault. We have to figure out better ways to address this.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT CARLE HEALTH

Urbana, Illinois-based Carle Health, a regional integrated medical plan and health provider, continues the closing of its Health Alliance Medical Plans subsidiary with a reduction in force.

The reduction will impact 612 Health Alliance employees and will commence on July 8, 2025. Almost all Health Alliance plans would be shut down by Jan. 1, 2026, except for Medicare Advantage plans.

According to a company spokesperson, “As Health Alliance and FirstCarolinaCare continue to wind down operations, the organization will reduce staff on a rolling basis."

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?