According to the British newspaper The Independent, employees of Disney in the United States have been notified that starting from 2027, if their spouses can obtain medical insurance through their own work units, they will not be able to join Disney’s medical insurance program. This adjustment does not include benefits for dentistry and ophthalmology.
According to reports, more than 200,000 Disney employees across the United States have received notifications. A Disney spokesperson confirmed this to The Independent. In a statement sent to The Independent, Disney said that, like many large corporations, it is making adjustments to employee benefits in order to cope with rising medical costs. “In the coming months, we will provide employees with more detailed information.”
Earlier this month, Disney announced third-quarter revenue of $2.525 billion and operating profit of $560 million, both showing increases.
This year, Disney has already carried out three rounds of layoffs. In July, Pixar Animation Studios cut about 150 positions.
Capital Benefits' Chief Executive Officer, in an interview with Business Insider, stated that Disney's approach is not common practice. "Many companies will reduce the employer subsidies for employee spouse medical insurance, but it's rare to see a complete cancellation," he said.
