Optum

160,000 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2011

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 multiple plan types with employer HSA contributions, in‑network preventive care at 100%, and included 24/7 virtual visits, alongside dental and vision options. This breadth allows predictable copay choices or tax‑advantaged HSA designs to fit different usage needs.
  • Retirement Support: Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer match eligibility and full vesting over time plus an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a discount. Together these elements support long‑term savings and ownership.
  • Parental & Family Support: Family supports include six weeks paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and subsidized Bright Horizons back‑up care. Emotional well‑being resources like a premium Calm subscription and a 24/7 EAP complement these 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