Epic Games Vows Insurance Rescue After Layoff Strands Terminally Ill Employee
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Epic Games laid off more than 1,000 employees to cut costs; terminally ill programmer Mike Prinke reportedly lost his life insurance due to the layoff, prompting Tim Sweeney to pledge that Epic will 'solve the insurance' for the family and be in contact, highlighting ongoing concerns about employer-based health coverage in the US.
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