An Amazon spokesperson confirmed a "small number" of positions were eliminated Thursday, after a year in which the retail giant slashed headcount by 30,000.
"Today's workforce needs aren't one-size-fits-all anymore, but many small businesses still feel forced into one-size-fits-all benefits," according to a recent report.
Individual and small group health plans faced losses in 2025 as medical claims continued to climb, accelerating a shift toward alternative benefit models.