Optum

HQ
Eden Prairie
Total Offices: 19
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: Medical coverage offers multiple plan choices with employer HSA contributions, in‑network preventive care covered in full, and low‑ or no‑cost virtual visits.
  • Parental & Family Support: Paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and back‑up dependent care provide meaningful support for families alongside core pay and benefits.
  • Retirement Support: A 401(k) with employer match and an employee stock purchase plan create avenues for long‑term savings and ownership.

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