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New Jersey’s Medicaid Employer Fee | Texas News
New Jersey’s bold new move to charge employers for employees on Medicaid could net $145 million this year, sparking a national debate as other Democratic states like California, Colorado, and Oregon follow suit. While aimed at offsetting rising Medicaid costs due to federal policy shifts, critics argue it penalizes employers for employees’ health choices and could deter enrollment. New Jersey’s law includes exemptions for part-time workers and bans hiring discrimination based on Medicaid status, but the fee—ranging from $325 to $725 per employee—still faces backlash. This isn’t the first…
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