Optum is laying off 98 people in Moline, Ill., as it closes a mail-order pharmacy facility, according to regulatory documents filed June 5.
The notice names Optum Services as the employer and lists the cuts under a plant closure at 4300 44th Ave. in Moline. The facility houses divvyDOSE, an online pharmacy purchased by Optum in 2020 that serves patients managing chronic conditions and complex medication regimens.
“As part of our commitment to making care more affordable, we regularly review services and staffing to meet patient needs and changing market dynamics,” an Optum spokesperson told Becker’s. “Our priority is ensuring patients continue receiving care with minimal disruption, and teams are working to coordinate appointments, transfer records, and support transition of care for ongoing treatment, including medication access. We are supporting affected team members with job placement resources and will redeploy our talent to suitable open roles within the company.”
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