Big Retailers, Government Health | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 2m

Walmart and Amazon are showing up as major employers for Oregon residents relying on public health insurance—revealing a startling truth: even in a country without universal healthcare, massive corporations can leave significant portions of their workforce without full employer-sponsored coverage. With many employees only eligible for benefits if they’re full-time or in specific roles, thousands turn to Medicaid. While companies argue their wages are above minimum and eligibility is based on household income, unions and advocates push back, calling it a systemic gap in America’s healthcare…