william B.
Optum is not optimal
Feb 2024 my Dr sent a prescription in. On March 8 I let him know I hadn't received anything, so he resent it. On March 28 I hadn't received it so he sent it a 3rd time. April 20 nothing, so Dr said he would send it a 4th time. I called optum today to see if it had the prescription. I was able to gather from the non English speaking person that it had the prescription but it wouldn't be processed for 2-3 weeks, for some unknown reason. Since I couldn't understand to rep, I asked to speak to a supervisor. 20 minutes of holding later, while listening to the worst music ever recorded in history, the rep got back on and said I'd have my meds in 2 to 3 days. I asked what if I dont get them, and she talked on and on while I ate an entire bowl of soup. When she stopped, since I couldn't understand one word, I asked if she asked me something. Yes she did. She needed my address again, the same on on record for 3 years. Then she began talking again, I told her we didn't need to talk more, goodbye. Optum is just a drug distributor, and a lousy, confused, inefficient one at that. To increase profit it uses non English speaking reps that cause more harm than good. It's really a terrible, aggravating service. Knowing what to expect, I always try to avoid having to call it.


