Question 1

Do workers at UnitedHealthcare get paid breaks?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
35% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 142 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Question 2

Does UnitedHealthcare pay people when they’re sick?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
79% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 159 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Question 3

At UnitedHealthcare, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Accepted Answer

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
88% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 161 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Question 4

Is the health insurance from UnitedHealthcare affordable enough for their workers?

Accepted Answer

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
91% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 138 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Question 5

Do people get paid time off at UnitedHealthcare?

Accepted Answer

Most people get paid time off work.
98% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 166 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Question 6

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Accepted Answer

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.

28% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
24% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
41% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 7

Do workers at UnitedHealthcare worry about hours?

Accepted Answer

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
94% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 132 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 8

Do UnitedHealthcare workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Accepted Answer

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
46% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 99 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 9

How easy is it for UnitedHealthcare workers to change shifts?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
70% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 10

How easy is it to get time off at UnitedHealthcare?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to get time off.
78% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 156 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Question 11

Do UnitedHealthcare managers change schedules at the last minute?

Accepted Answer

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
93% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 130 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 12

Do workers at UnitedHealthcare do extra work that they don't get paid for?

Accepted Answer

Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
86% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.
Based on data from 130 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 13

How easy is it to take sick days at UnitedHealthcare?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
82% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 159 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Question 14

Is a UnitedHealthcare job good for students?

Accepted Answer

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
91% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Question 15

Is working at UnitedHealthcare good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Accepted Answer

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
89% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and May 2026.

Question 16

Do people at UnitedHealthcare feel treated with respect by their managers?

Accepted Answer

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
84% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 153 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Question 17

Do people at UnitedHealthcare get to take their breaks without interruption?

Accepted Answer

Most people get breaks without interruption.
90% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 156 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Question 18

Is it stressful to work at UnitedHealthcare?

Accepted Answer

Some people feel stressed out here.
64% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 160 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Question 19

Do people at UnitedHealthcare enjoy their jobs?

Accepted Answer

Most people enjoy their job.
67% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 139 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Question 20

Do people at UnitedHealthcare recommend working with their team?

Accepted Answer

Only some people recommend working with their team.
42% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 166 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Question 21

Do people get enough training when they start at UnitedHealthcare?

Accepted Answer

Most people got enough training when they started.
72% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 159 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Question 22

Do people get support to advance at UnitedHealthcare?

Accepted Answer

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 148 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Question 23

Do people think UnitedHealthcare’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Accepted Answer

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
82% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 146 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and May 2026.

Question 24

Do workers feel well informed about how UnitedHealthcare is doing?

Accepted Answer

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
39% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 150 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

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What UnitedHealthcare employees say

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Pay

Only some people get paid breaks

Most people get paid when they’re sick

Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

Benefits

Sick days use up paid time off

Most people say they can afford the health insurance

Most people get paid time off

Hours and flexibility

Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule

Most people don’t worry about their hours

Only some people can choose their shifts

Workplace

Most people feel treated with respect

Most people get breaks without interruption

Some people are stressed out

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