Providence has revealed another round of layoffs in Oregon, affecting over 150 jobs.
Out of those, 84 positions are linked to Providence Health Plan, which is part of the Catholic Health System based in Portland. The health plan provides a variety of coverage options, including commercial, individual, small group, and Medicare Advantage plans, serving around 490,000 members.
The specific reasons behind these layoffs have not been detailed. Earlier this year, Providence shifted to using competitor Aetna for managing employee health insurance across seven states, resulting in 120,000 fewer clients for its insurance division.
In a message to employees, Don Antonucci, President and CEO of Providence Health Plan, recognized the challenging timing of the layoffs, especially with Thanksgiving approaching. He assured that those impacted would receive severance pay and help in finding new jobs.
“Decisions impacting our colleagues are never straightforward,” Antonucci noted. “They highlight the serious challenges our industry is facing.”
Most of the eliminated roles are administrative, according to Providence Oregon CEO Jennifer Burrows, and are part of the wider network of primary and specialty care clinics across the state.
These layoffs are part of ongoing cuts that Burrows indicated will persist until the company reaches a break-even point in Oregon, a region where it has lost about $100 million annually for several years.
“While we are making some progress, we will continue these efforts until we can balance our revenues and expenses,” she mentioned in an email to staff.
Burrows also clarified that not every position marked for elimination qualifies as a layoff; some employees have been offered different roles within the organization.
Providence operates out of headquarters in Renton, Washington, and Irvine, California, employing more than 125,000 people across seven states.
Following years of losses, Providence recently reported a small operational profit of $21 million for the third quarter of 2025.
