Optum
Optum Compensation & Benefits
Optum Employee Perspectives
Optum’s approach to compensation and benefits extends beyond traditional offerings to support employees through important life moments. With resources designed to meet the needs of working families, the company provides practical, accessible support that helps employees balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This focus on holistic well-being reflects a broader commitment to making benefits meaningful and impactful in everyday life.
“Initially, I was hesitant to join a new company right after giving birth, but the support Optum provides for the working new mom got me on board. Being a new mom, having pediatrician support available 24/7 via the CNH app has really made my life easier too.”
What People Are Saying About Optum
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Retirement Support: Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company matching contributions and an employee stock purchase plan that encourages long‑term savings. Financial tools like HSAs/FSAs and access to a credit union further support financial well‑being.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth: Paid Time Off combines vacation and sick leave with accrual that grows with tenure, alongside multiple paid holidays. Additional leave options, including bereavement and provisions to carry forward unused leave in some cases, expand coverage.
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Parental & Family Support: Paid parental and caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and Bright Horizons caregiving and education resources are highlighted. Backup care and related family supports are positioned to help balance work and home needs.
Optum's Benefits
Offers employee stock purchase plan
Offers performance bonuses
Offers generous parental leave
Provides family medical leave
Offers dental insurance
Offers Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Offers health insurance
Offers mental health benefits
Offers vision insurance
Offers 401(K)
Offers charitable contribution matching
Offers disability insurance
Offers life insurance
