Key takeaways
- Amazon’s basic medical plan will now cost $5 per week for employees, down from over $7, for the same coverage.
- Doctor visits start at $5 for common medical needs, including pediatric care, regular office visits, and physical, speech, occupational, and mental health therapy.
- Coverage starts on Day 1 for regular full-and reduced-time employees.
Amazon is committed to its employees' health and well-being. Regular full- and reduced-time employees get medical coverage, regardless of their level or position within the company, starting on the first day of the job—there’s no waiting period before benefits kick in.
This "Day 1" coverage ensures regular full- and reduced-time employees and their families have immediate access to the strong foundation health care provides.
Employees save 28% on weekly health insurance premiums
When Amazon employees participate in Open Enrollment this fall for their 2026 benefits, they'll see an improved health care option that makes coverage more affordable for themselves and their families.
The Amazon basic health care plan is getting a price reduction, while offering the same reliable coverage employees depend on. The improved plan costs just $5 per week for employee-only coverage—down from over $7 previously—and doctor visits start at just $5, compared to $40 before. This means employees save 28% on weekly premiums and pay 88% less for non-specialist doctor visits.
The Amazon basic health care plan covers preventative care like health screenings and immunizations at no cost. The $5 copay covers common medical needs like pediatric care, regular office visits, substance use disorder care, and physical, speech, occupational, and mental health therapy.
The Amazon basic health care plan is one of many plans available to eligible employees on Day 1. Amazon employees are encouraged to explore the wide range of other health care plan options that Amazon offers that works best for themselves and their families. Amazon employee benefits vary based on factors like work location, scheduled work hours, length of employment, and employee type (e.g., seasonal or temporary). Depending on number of hours worked, part-time and seasonal employees may also qualify for medical insurance after 90 days.
A broad commitment to employee health
Amazon's commitment to employee health extends beyond traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage. For growing families, Amazon offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth parents and six weeks for eligible supporting parents. All employees have access to our free 24/7 Medical Advice Line as well as the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 work-life support and free short-term counseling—all available from Day 1. Employees also have access to specialized health resources like the CARES team for cancer support. This Amazon team is solely dedicated to helping diagnosed employees navigate finding care, understanding and taking advantage of benefits, treatment, and recovery.
For employees enrolled in an Amazon medical plan, we also offer comprehensive mental health support, online confidential substance use treatment, and access to expert medical opinions for complex diagnoses.
Making Amazon’s health care even more affordable is just one of the many ways Amazon is enhancing our comprehensive wages and benefits for employees.
