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NJ Lawmakers Take Aim at Norcross-Linked Insurance Empire With Sweeping Health Benefits Reform
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (988+ words) A sweeping proposal would create a statewide health benefits trust for public school employees as lawmakers seek an alternative to insurance funds that have faced growing criticism from state watchdogs and local officials. TRENTON, N. J. " State Sen. Vin Gopal, a Monmouth…...
Treasury Audit Questioned $1. 1 Billion in New Jersey COVID Relief Spending, Flags "High" Risk
3+ week, 3+ day ago (737+ words) Trenton, NJ " Federal auditors questioned more than $1. 1 billion in New Jersey's use of pandemic relief funds after finding unsupported expenses, possible duplicate payments, missing documentation, and potentially ineligible charges tied to programs funded during the COVID-19 emergency. A U. S. Department of…...
Jackson First Aid Squad sued by U. S. Bank over $88 K in unpaid equipment financing
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (276+ words) A newly filed lawsuit alleges missed payments and default on leased and financed equipment tied to the township volunteer squad. Toms River, NJ " The Jackson Township First Aid Squad is facing a civil lawsuit in Ocean County Superior Court alleging…...
Trenton Health Policy: NJ Attorney General Opposes Federal ACA Marketplace Rule
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (432+ words) New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is leading a multistate coalition urging the federal government to withdraw a proposed rule they say would raise health insurance costs and reduce coverage. Trenton, NJ " New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and attorneys…...
After Saving $6 Million on Employee Health Coverage: Next Step is Shopping the Joint Insurance Fund
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (406+ words) By Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick For decades, the Ocean County Joint Insurance Fund, managed by Connor Strong, has held a dominant position in the county's insurance market. This monopoly has stifled competition, leaving municipalities like ours without viable alternatives as rates…...
Phil Murphy to Leave New Jersey workers with 20% Healthcare Premium Hike in 2026
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (262+ words) NJ public workers and ACA enrollees face steep health premium hikes for 2026 Trenton, N. J. " Health insurance premiums in New Jersey are set to rise sharply in 2026, with public employees and Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace enrollees bracing for some of the…...
NJ joins federal settlement requiring United Health to sell home health locations
10+ mon, 3+ day ago (314+ words) Trenton, NJ " New Jersey has joined the U. S. Department of Justice and three other states in a proposed settlement that would require United Health Group to divest significant home health assets as part of its planned $3. 3 billion acquisition of Amedisys, Inc....
Report claims illegal immigration cost New Jersey $7. 3 B as state faces growing fiscal strain
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (168+ words) The report, authored by Richard J. Maher, asserts that New Jersey, like many states, is facing a growing financial burden from illegal immigration, fueled by rising border crossings and federal policy rollbacks since 2021. The study ties much of the spending surge…...