New Jersey Legislature Passes Employer Fee Targeting Firms With 50+ Medicaid-Enrolled Workers

New Jersey lawmakers approved legislation imposing fees on employers with at least 50 workers enrolled in Medicaid, projected to generate $145 million in state revenue. The fee targets companies whose employees rely on public coverage, effectively shifting costs to employers for their workforce's health benefits. The measure now heads to the governor for signature. This represents a novel state financing mechanism that could affect Medicaid managed care enrollment patterns and employer benefit decisions.

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