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New Jersey is set to charge companies with workers on Medicaid. Other states may follow
By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 2, 2026
· 5 min read
New Jersey is launching a new fee on companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage instead of being covered by their employers. Other states are considering it, too.Democratic lawmakers and governors see it as a way to help pay for the joint federal and state insurance program that covers...
Key takeaway Mikie Sherrill signed a measure Tuesday night to charge employers that have at least 50 workers covered by Medicaid, and the state budget she approved earlier in the week counts on raising $145 million this year from the program.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
As Texas lawmakers consider ways to manage the state's Medicaid program, the move by New Jersey to charge companies with workers on Medicaid may be worth watching. With a large number of low-income residents in the San Antonio area, including Alamo Heights , any changes to Medicaid funding could have significant local implications. The fact that other states, including California, are exploring similar measures suggests that this could be a growing trend. If Texas were to adopt a similar fee, it could potentially impact local businesses, particularly those with a large number of low-wage workers who rely on Medicaid for health coverage. The fees imposed by New Jersey, ranging from $325 to $725 per person, could be a significant burden for small and medium-sized businesses in the area, and could lead to increased costs for consumers or reduced hiring.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? New Jersey is launching a new fee on companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage instead of being covered by their employers. Other states are considering it, too.Democratic lawmakers and governors see it as a way to help pay for the joint federal and state insurance program that covers...
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