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NJ School Workers Face Stalled Health Costs | Jersey News
New Jersey’s school employee health benefits hit a stalemate as the commission deadlocked 4-4 on a proposed 34% premium hike, leaving the increase on hold—but with open enrollment looming, uncertainty remains. Union reps are pushing back, arguing the cost hikes are unsustainable and unfair, especially during contract negotiations. The tie is unusual given a vacant commission seat that typically favors the administration. The situation exposes a vicious cycle: healthier workers flee to private plans, raising costs for those left behind in the state plan. With no legal room to redesign coverage…
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