- Disney will no longer offer medical insurance to US employees' spouses if those spouses have coverage through their own jobs (dependents and dental/vision aren't affected), starting next year.
- The change is part of a wider trend as employers brace for rising healthcare costs (Aon projects a 9.5% increase next year); other big firms like Starbucks and Deloitte are also trimming benefits.
- Experts call Disney’s move unusually extreme and warn it could harm employees with long-term health needs, while the company plans an employee stock-purchase program slated for 2027.
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