More than 300 PacificSource employees learned last week that their jobs will be ending, as the Oregon-based nonprofit health insurer moves to trim costs and steady its finances.

The cuts affect 325 employees across departments and job levels, according to PacificSource spokesperson Lauren Thompson. She said the layoffs will hit company offices across Oregon, Washington, Montana and Idaho.

“Like many health plans, we continue to face significant financial pressures, including rising health care costs and Medicaid funding challenges in Oregon,” Thompson said in an email statement.

Some employees were let go right away, while others will stay on for a few more months. Affected workers will receive severance pay and career transition support and can apply for other open positions within the

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