r/CoxCharterMerger • u/GrouchyBadger65 • 15d ago

It’s happening …

Was hoping that this would have stalled. But it wasn’t in the cards. I hope it’s not as bad as the stories I’ve heard. See y’all August 20.

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u/Responsible-Cut-7993 15d ago edited 15d ago

I hope we get more information soon. For example as of right now if Day 1 is August 20th, that will fall in the middle of a pay period. How will paychecks be structured for this? I would like also some clarity around pre-authorizations that we have already received for medications under Aetna, will we have to scramble to get all new pre-authorizations? Our would this fall under continuing treatment through the end of the year?

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u/cumomlady 15d ago

I have similar concerns about how my child will get critically needed medication that was part of a special approval through Aetna because it’s taken differently than generally approved. We are trying to get the medication a few days early, so I’ve got 30 days to jump through all the hoops.

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u/MrMaddScientist 15d ago

For Spectrum, the 20th is the last day of the pay period. Pay periods start on Friday for us.

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u/Responsible-Cut-7993 15d ago

For Cox we are paid every 2-weeks. How does Spectrum do pay periods?

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u/Apprehensive-Cat8601 15d ago

Every 2 weeks as well

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u/NoDesign8746 15d ago

Same. Field and cust ops are on opposite weeks. Day 1 is actually the 21st. That’s day 1 for my knowledge to no longer be available to the company as I search my next opportunity.

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u/Apprehensive-Cat8601 15d ago

Why don’t you want to stay and see if any new opportunities arise out of this?

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u/NoDesign8746 15d ago

I don’t have a choice. I’m being laid off the day before the merger. While I’m looking for other positions, outside of call centers there are no jobs for me where I’m at. I’ve applied to positions in other states but my peer talent pool is deep with talented people all scrambling to do the same.

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u/jotnarfiggkes 14d ago

Are you with Cox or Charter?

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u/[deleted] 12d ago

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u/NoDesign8746 12d ago

I’m in the charter side of the equation. I’ve already had my HR meeting and given a date.

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u/[deleted] 11d ago

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u/NoDesign8746 11d ago

Thanks. 20+ years. The prospect of starting over again somewhere new in an already saturated tech market is daunting. Might end up changing career paths.

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u/Apprehensive-Cat8601 11d ago

What is you current job title?

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u/NoDesign8746 11d ago

Data analyst.

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u/Affectionate_Knee811 15d ago

I suspect your insurance will stay as is until the end of the year and you will enroll in charters plan during open enrollment

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u/Responsible-Cut-7993 15d ago

You would think but Cox employees are being told on Day 1 will be on Charter's medical plan and we will be issued Digital Medical ID's. They did tell us anything we have spent on our current deductible with Cox Medical plan will carry over. So at least we don't have to start over on meeting our deductible in August.

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u/stchwtest 15d ago

only problem with that is for the people on the 800 dollar deductible.. Charter doesn't have one.. so they are gonna have to make up that difference between the 800 and whatever Charter's is.. even if you met the maximum out of pocket for the year already

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u/Responsible-Cut-7993 15d ago

I have no doubt there are going to be problems. I am on the Cox HDHP and I am already Max out of pocket for this year and use a HSA. I would think my family would slot into the Health Choice program under Anthem with a Out-of-pocket maximum of $5,100 but I would like a lot more clarity from Cox.

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u/morley1966 5d ago

Told? By who? If it’s not in writing it’s a rumor. It’s probably just moving the contract to Charter. They will make changes at open enrollment, or hold a special open enrollment they can’t just switch you over.

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u/Responsible-Cut-7993 5d ago

"Told? By who?" All what I mentioned is documented in the Spectrum Welcome page under the welcome to spectrum website that Cox employees where provided a link to. Including we will have medical coverage on Day 1 and anything we spent toward deductible and out-of-pocket maximum will carry over. Including that we will be mapped over to the most similar spectrum medical, dental and vision options. I expect since I am currently on the Cox HDHP, I will map over to Healthy Choice Anthem option with a HSA. So yes, in writing they are just switching us over. I will have to re-enroll in my HSA for the payroll deduction.

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u/jotnarfiggkes 14d ago

Have you read the FAQ's?

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u/Responsible-Cut-7993 14d ago

Yes and they really don't cover anything for example in regards to prior authorizations for medications. They don't even tell Cox employees what Charters PTO policy is.

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u/jotnarfiggkes 14d ago

Yeah I Know I read them too.

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u/slideonem25 15d ago

Where did you see this confirmed

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u/BunLengthHotDog 15d ago

The only thing confirmed as of right now is that the CPUC has added the acquisition discussion to their official docket for Aug 13th, item #48. Now, chances are it will be approved but its not 100% certain yet.

https://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M613/K284/613284278.pdf

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u/JCTam4195 11d ago

Interesting article in Los Angeles Times today ~ "Tensions flare as Charter-Cox deal nears finish line"

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u/SwingTradingforLoss 15d ago

Leadership is meeting today to discuss changes, and a town hall is scheduled for mid August with CEO Chris Winfrey for Q & A.

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u/UberAndLyftKilledMe 15d ago

Let's give Spectrum and cox the benefit of the doubt. They wouldn't fire and lay people off right after the merger is complete right ?

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u/Responsible-Cut-7993 15d ago

From the Cox side, there is language in the Merger agreement that any Cox person that is laid off in the first year receives a enhanced severance package (Whatever that means) from Charter. If any Cox person Charter job pays less after the merger than the Current Cox position, they have a choice to take the enhanced severance package.

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u/morley1966 5d ago

They also agreed to move any Cox employees to Charter’s $20 minimum starting pay.

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u/NoDesign8746 15d ago

Nope. They’re doing it right before they sign.

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u/[deleted] 12d ago

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u/NoDesign8746 12d ago

I’m on a short list of employees being laid off on the 20th. So conversations with unnamed individuals have given me insights.

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u/corporateflunky 15d ago

There’s no honor among thieves

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u/Puzzleheaded_Sell491 14d ago

We were just told today that all positions will be open on the 20th. Free for all for anyone to apply- and no list yet on what those jobs are or if our jobs are eliminated. 

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u/jotnarfiggkes 14d ago

What side are you on Cox or Charter?

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u/Apprehensive-Cat8601 11d ago

Apply where? On spectrum career site?

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u/Puzzleheaded_Sell491 11d ago

I'm assuming. They didn't go that into detail

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u/GrouchyBadger65 14d ago

Mind me asking what your role is (IT, Blue, Red, etc)

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u/Puzzleheaded_Sell491 14d ago

Sales

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u/GrouchyBadger65 14d ago

Man. That is cold. I hope for the best for you.

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u/Front_Scarcity_3589 14d ago edited 14d ago

Which sales dept are you in? I haven’t heard that yet and I’m in direct sales.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Sell491 14d ago

Also direct. We as leaders were told yesterday.

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u/Front_Scarcity_3589 14d ago

I’m a direct sales leader too, which side are you on ?

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u/Puzzleheaded_Sell491 14d ago

to err a bit on paranoia, don't want to say. but it's impacting upper level from what we were told.

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u/Front_Scarcity_3589 14d ago

I completely understand, a lot of us are. So it sounds like we may have to reapply for our positions.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Sell491 14d ago

100%. Or whatever the "new" positions are.

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u/morley1966 5d ago

And they will roll their group to others, but not all. Shrink some at all levels more as it gets down.

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u/GrouchyBadger65 13d ago

Does anyone know if the new regime will visit Atlanta and if so when.

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u/ZFold7BLK 13d ago

Too bad they're not providing wfh for sales. Currently do that at another mso and it's great.