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New Jersey Health Program Costs Surge 60% Amid Crisis

5/22/2025

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New Jersey's Treasury officials are sounding the alarm over skyrocketing costs in the State Health Benefits Program, which serves over 700,000 public employees. With premiums soaring nearly 60% since 2022, local governments are scrambling for affordable options. Without urgent legislative action, this troubling trend could spiral into a catastrophic program collapse.

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Story summary

New Jersey's Treasury officials are sounding the alarm over skyrocketing costs in the State Health Benefits Program, which serves over 700,000 public employees. With premiums soaring nearly 60% since 2022, local governments are scrambling for affordable options. Without urgent legislative action, this troubling trend could spiral into a catastrophic program collapse.