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Title: Epic Games layoffs: developer with terminal brain cancer loses life insurance
Post by: Redaktion on March 30, 2026, 05:17:56
Epic Games' latest round of layoffs, which cut roughly 1,000 roles, has drawn renewed scrutiny after reports that a longtime programmer with terminal brain cancer lost his employer-sponsored life insurance immediately upon termination. While the company offered severance and six months of continued health coverage, the employee's family says a pre-existing condition prevents obtaining new coverage, prompting outreach to Epic executives and an update that discussions are now underway.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Epic-Games-layoffs-developer-with-terminal-brain-cancer-loses-life-insurance.1261898.0.html