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00:02Walmart plans to cover more than 250 prescription medications at no cost to employees starting in
00:072027, according to CNBC. The expanded coverage includes certain insulin treatments, inhalers,
00:13and GLP-1 diabetes drugs. Employees with type 2 diabetes can receive Ozempic and Mount Jero
00:18without charge following prior authorization. However, Walmart will not cover GLP-1 medications
00:24for weight loss. The retailer is also expanding access to specialist second opinions for rare
00:28conditions, including ALS, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease. Additional benefits
00:34include up to 12 weeks of neonatal intensive care leave. Walmart is limiting premium increases,
00:39raising the cost of its starting health care plan by $1.50 per pay period to $39.80. The
00:46changes come as other employers raise health care costs or reduce benefits. For all things
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