Gov. Sherrill plan seeks to fine big companies with workers on Medicaid

Gov. Sherrill wants to fine large companies up to $725 annually per worker enrolled in Medicaid. Business groups oppose the plan.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: March 12, 2026

Words: 1,278

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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New Jersey taxpayers spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually to cover the cost of health insurance for employees at big companies like Amazon, Walmart, and Target who are on Medicaid, a practice Gov. Mikie Sherrill said this week she wants to curtail.

On Tuesday, Sherrill unveiled a state budget plan that proposes to fine large employers with workers on Medicaid $145 million by charging these companies fees of up …

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