AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT UCARE

Minneapolis, Minnesota-based UCare, a nonprofit provider of health care coverage for seniors, low-income Minnesotans, and those who buy their own insurance, which continues its court-supervised liquidation after suffering mass financial losses, has announced additional layoffs as Medicaid contracts shift to Medica on October 1, 2026.

The current layoffs affect 102 employees, including coordinators and member services representatives, some of whom work remotely. UCare plans to wind down all operations in Minnesota by the end of 2026.

A company spokesman repeated a previous announcement, “We understand that there will be difficult news for a number of you, and we want to acknowledge the significance of this moment. Please know we are working to get you answers as quickly as we can.”

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 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?