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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Leave & Time Off Breadth: PTO accrues each pay period with eight paid U.S. holidays plus a floating holiday, and generous time away is consistently emphasized. This breadth supports planned and unplanned time off beyond standard vacation days.
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Parental & Family Support: Six weeks of paid parental leave, up to two weeks of paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance signal strong family-oriented support. EAP access with counseling sessions further extends help to employees and their households.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, Calm app membership, tuition reimbursement, commuter and FSA accounts, and broad employee discounts expand everyday wellbeing resources. Free or low‑cost virtual visits complement these lifestyle supports.
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
