Walmart expands employee health perks with free drug coverage and specialist access
Walmart will provide free coverage for over 250 prescription drugs to its staff starting in 2027 and add new health benefits for certain serious illnesses and newborn intensive care.
Beginning in 2027, Walmart employees will receive free prescriptions for more than 250 medications. The retailer also announced that workers being evaluated for or diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or ALS can obtain second-opinion consultations at the Mayo Clinic or Cleveland Clinic. Additionally, a 12-week paid leave will be offered to employees whose newborns require a stay in a neonatal intensive care unit.
Why it matters
The expanded benefits improve health security for Walmart workers and could set a benchmark for large employers.
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