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New Jersey Tackles Medicaid Costs with Employer Fees | Philadelphia News
New Jersey is slapping a new fee on employers with 50+ workers enrolled in Medicaid, aiming to shore up state healthcare budgets as federal policies threaten to strain funding — and it’s not alone: California’s looking to follow suit. Companies will pay $325–$725 per Medicaid beneficiary annually, sparking backlash from business groups who say it’s unfair to punish employers for employees’ healthcare choices. Critics warn it could deter workers from enrolling, making Medicaid less attractive to employers. While past attempts in states like Massachusetts and Maryland hit legal roadblocks, new…
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