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New Jersey Targets Employers with Medicaid Fees | Tulsa News
New Jersey is launching a bold new fee system targeting employers whose workers rely on Medicaid, aiming to raise $145 million this year—charging up to $725 per employee and dependent. As federal Medicaid costs rise, states like California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Connecticut are following suit, seeking to shift some financial burden to employers. But critics argue it’s unfair to penalize companies for employees’ personal health choices and could deter workers from enrolling in Medicaid, making employers less competitive. Past attempts in Massachusetts and Maryland offer cautionary…
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