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New Jersey Health Plans in Crisis | Philadelphia News
New Jersey’s public worker health plans are in crisis, drowning in nearly $50 million in overdue payments from towns and school districts — fueling a dangerous “death spiral” where unpaid premiums shrink state revenue, forcing districts to flee to private plans and worsening instability. Some debts date back years or stem from dissolved governments, with collections efforts underway but uncertain outcomes. Newark alone owes over $11 million, while others owe mere thousands — yet every dollar matters as officials consider drastic measures like withholding state aid. Upcoming rate hikes by the…
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