Expanded employee benefits include more than 250 zero-dollar prescriptions and paid leave for eligible parents of hospitalized newborns.
Walmart is expanding employee benefits with a zero-dollar prescription tier covering more than 250 medications, including some insulin and inhalers, beginning January 1, 2027.
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A separate benefit starts sooner: November 17, 2026. Eligible employees whose newborns require neonatal intensive care can receive up to 12 weeks of paid NICU leave.
The leave can be combined with other qualifying maternity and parental benefits. Eligibility and coverage depend on the program’s rules, so employees should review their plan details.
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