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Optum to Lay Off 572, Close Offices for Consolidation

11/6/2025

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Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, will lay off 572 workers in New Jersey and close many medical offices by November 30.
The layoffs will occur between February and March 2026 and affect multiple specialties, including pediatrics and mental health.
An Optum spokesperson said the changes aim to make healthcare more affordable and to consolidate operations.
Patients will receive support to ensure uninterrupted care during the transition.

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Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, will lay off 572 workers in New Jersey and close many medical offices by November 30.
The layoffs will occur between February and March 2026 and affect multiple specialties, including pediatrics and mental health.
An Optum spokesperson said the changes aim to make healthcare more affordable and to consolidate operations.
Patients will receive support to ensure uninterrupted care during the transition.