Medical Costs

Walmart store exterior illustrating the retailer's expansion of employee healthcare benefits for 2027.
Walmart expands healthcare benefits for 1.6 million US workers

Walmart is expanding healthcare benefits for eligible US employees in 2027, introducing more than 250 prescription medications at no cost, specialist services for rare conditions and additional paid NICU leave. The changes come as employers face rising insurance costs and growing pressure to improve access to affordable healthcare.