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Helping each other with life after HP and HPE. (Site last updated Oct 5, 2024)

Member-supported, independent volunteer association of former U.S. HP/HPE employees and those in the process of leaving.

If dealing with possible layoff or considering retirement. Practical advice from HP/HPE alumni who have gone through past cycles – including action to quietly take now even if not expecting to leave: Leaving HP or HPE

If transitioning to Medicare soon, you have a lot of homework to do -- whether receiving company benefits or not. Medicare

If on Medicare, the 2025 edition of the official "Medicare & You" book is now online: https://www.medicare.gov/publications/10050-medicare-and-you.pdf

LinkedIn is now feeding your info into Microsoft's AI to create content -- unless you turn it off. Member advice on LinkedIn

Received a letter from "EQ Unify" about your stock? You must take action. Letter is unclear and doesn't cover all choices: Letter from "EQ Unify"

Stock spinoffs and payouts. Due to the breakup of HP, you may now have shares in HPInc, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Agilent, Keysight, and DXC – held in multiple accounts – and may not have received cash payouts for Micro Focus or Perspecta. Your current cost basis depends on when you acquired stock as companies were spun out. HPAA members have developed a step-by-step process to find all of your HP/HPE-related stock – and estimate cost basis: Employee Stock

Receive updates and ask questions about benefits, finance, and personal technology issues. If formerly a regular, direct U.S. employee of HP or HPE – or in the process of leaving. Join HPAlumni at no charge by sending an email.

Website. Key information from selected forum discussions is summarized on our website. No password required. Major sections: WFR/Leaving, Contacts, Benefits, Medicare, Stock, Pension, Job/Career, Website Index

Received a "Potential Private Retirement Benefit" letter from Social Security? How to decode the letter and who to contact, if necessary: Potential Benefit letter

Check your LinkedIn profile. Even if not currently looking for a job, you need a strong, credible LinkedIn profile. Reconnect with people who know you and your work. Be found by hiring managers, recruiters, and recruiting bots. You can promote your specialized expertise. Your profile may have been automatically changed. hpalumni.org/LinkedIn

Info for people from related companies (including employee stock) Agilent Autonomy Compaq DEC DXC EDS Keysight Micro Focus Perspecta Tandem Other acquisitions and spinoffs

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