Walmart to offer employees 250-plus medications at no cost in expanded health benefits
WMT•Walmart introduced a plan to offer employees more than 250 medications at no cost, including some insulin and inhalers, as it expands health benefits. The company also announced no-cost specialist evaluations for some conditions and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for parents with a child in a neonatal intensive care unit.
1. Expanded medication coverage
Walmart introduced a plan to provide employees more than 250 medications at no cost, including some insulin and inhalers. Its annual enrollment season began Saturday and runs through November 6.
2. Other benefits
Associates evaluated for or diagnosed with conditions including multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease will receive no-cost specialist evaluations, the company said. Employees with a child in a neonatal intensive care unit can receive up to 12 weeks of paid leave. Full-time and eligible part-time associates can access medical coverage from $38.30 per biweekly pay period.
