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New Jersey Tackles Medicaid Costs with Employer Fees | Durham News
New Jersey is launching a new employer fee targeting companies with Medicaid-enrolled workers, aiming to raise $145 million this year to offset rising Medicaid costs as federal policies shift. The fee, ranging from $325 to $725 per employee, is part of a growing trend—with California eyeing a similar plan—designed to make employers share the burden of public health coverage. But critics, including business groups and progressive advocates, argue it unfairly penalizes employers for employees’ personal choices and could deter Medicaid enrollment. While New Jersey includes exemptions like for…
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