There's some good, some bad - Executive Advisor Elevance Health Employee Review

3.0
Oct 23, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I enjoyed working at Anthem, despite some of the cons I'll list below. The annual bonus was decent (when the company met it's numbers), stock options are given for those who are Executive Advisors and above and they can be worth some money (again, if the company does well). I enjoyed my team, the work I did, the culture of the company, the mentoring, etc. It was a company I planned on spending my career at, but obviously things didn't work out as I expected.

Cons

Here's why I left...They implemented a "Workplace Strategy", which sought to get remote workers into strategic locations. This caused a lot of talent to leave the company, because people didn't want to go to Indianapolis, Atlanta, etc. They then backfilled these positions will local people, many of which were less talented than those who left (less talented, also means they can be paid less!). Anthem's compensation model is outdated. They pay salaries based on the region of the country in which you live, not based on the skill or value you bring to the company. Imagine finding out the people in lower positions are making more money than you, solely because of where they live. This was a big issue for me (and others), as I was always told how valuable I was, but that value didn't mean they wanted to pay me more. Words don't pay the bills. When hired your position has an MRP (Market Reference Point), which denotes the salary range for your position associated with where you live. HR's goal is to keep people at the mid-point on the MRP or below. So let's say the MRP for your position is $70K-$100K, their goal is to keep your salary at or below $85K, and your manager will tell you, "We have to get you promoted before I can pay you more", and getting promoted can take more than 18 months from start to finish. Raises of 2% or less are common, even as a top performer with "Exceeds Expectations" performance reviews. In the end, they say they value you, but they don't show it. Their initiatives and practices end up making good people leave, it's just a matter of time.

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Pros

Work from home, sufficient training, great company that supported a successful experience.

Cons

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2.0
Jun 5, 2026
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Pros

Competitive pay compared to many similar positions in healthcare and care management. Relatively flexible schedule, which can help support work-life balance. Excellent employee benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a large organization. Strong potential to build valuable experience in care management and healthcare coordination

Cons

Training and onboarding are insufficient, making it difficult to feel fully prepared for the role. Although the company frequently emphasizes that family is a priority, that philosophy applies more to members and clients than to employees and their families. Lack of investment in developing and properly training managers and leaders. Employee retention seems to be an ongoing challenge. The workplace culture does not consistently reflect the values that were communicated by the organization.

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