What People Are Saying
Health Benefits
Like every business in America, Walmart is struggling to deal with the soaring cost of health care. But we’ve made improvements to our health benefits and are working to be part of the solution. We offer plans that cost as little as $11 per month and just 30 cents more per day for children in some areas. Co-pays on some common drugs are available for just $3 per prescription, and every child of a Walmart associate is eligible for coverage as soon as their parent is eligible. We also offer our
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“As the largest private corporation, [Walmart does] have the ability to set a standard to providing good jobs with good health care. Right now they are at the table, and they have a very strong commitment to reforming our health care system.”
Lori Lodes, spokeswoman, Service Employees International Union, Politico
3/17/2009
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“I am pleased Walmart realizes the need for patient safety and has made this funding available to PULSE, which is such an important part of the community of patient advocates. Together, we are working to make healthcare more patient-centered and patient-friendly."
Senator Kemp Hannon, New York state senator and Chair of the Senate Health Committee, commenting on a grant given to PULSE by the Walmart Foundation, NewsLI.com
10/1/2008
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“We are extremely grateful to Walmart for recognizing the importance of patient education…Patient education and quality care through partnership is our priority and Walmart is helping to make that happen.”
Ilene Corina, President of PULSE of NY, NewsLI.com
10/1/2008
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"We know that Walmart is committed to providing affordable, accessible solutions to America's healthcare challenges, and joining with them gives SoloHealth an opportunity to offer Walmart customers a convenient first step on the road to better awareness and eye health…"
Bart Foster, EyeSite kiosk, referring to the partnership between Walmart and SoloHealth for consumer eye care, Pharma Business Week
7/7/2008
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“One parenthetical comment is that the $4 prescription plan Walmart has started is a major help. No matter what the reader may think of Walmart as a heartless big box, I think it has helped the Free Clinic patients more than any single organization.” August 2, 2007
Jud Kilgore, Ithaca Journal
8/2/2007
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