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New Jersey Targets Employers for Medicaid Use | US News
New Jersey is cracking down on employers by charging fees for employees on Medicaid, aiming to raise $145 million this year to bolster shaky Medicaid funding as federal support wanes — a tactic California is also considering. But critics say it’s unfair to punish businesses for employees’ personal health choices, and warn it could deter people from enrolling in Medicaid, making it less appealing to employers. Fees range from $325 to $725 per recipient, with exemptions for part-time workers, but past attempts in Massachusetts and Maryland fizzled or faced legal battles — leaving the future of…
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