NJ Legislature OKs bill to fine some employers with workers on Medicaid

New Jersey lawmakers approved a fee on companies that have at least 50 workers covered by Medicaid to raise $145 million for the state.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 523

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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New Jersey will charge fees to companies that have at least 50 employees covered by Medicaid to generate $145 million annually for the state under legislation lawmakers approved and Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed Tuesday.

The Democratic-sponsored measure cleared the Assembly and Senate along party lines as part of a package of budget bills that outline how New Jersey will spend $60.7 billion over the coming fiscal year, which starts Wednesday. Sherrill …

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