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.”

Shivani Shekhar
Shivani Shekhar, Lead Software Engineer, Advisory Services

What People Are Saying About Optum

  • Healthcare Strength: Health coverage offers copay and HSA medical options with dental, vision, company‑paid life and disability, and free or low‑cost virtual visits. Feedback suggests the offering is comprehensive and competitive on paper.
  • Parental & Family Support: Time off and family supports include PTO, eight paid holidays plus a floating day, six weeks paid parental leave, up to two weeks paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000. Feedback suggests these resources are meaningful for caregivers and family needs.
  • Retirement Support: Savings programs include a 401(k) with employer match (after one year, vesting after two) and a 10%‑discount Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These programs bolster long‑term financial security when combined with other savings resources.

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