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New Jersey Governor Unveils $75 Million Health Deal

9/6/2025

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced a tentative health benefits deal with 17 public sector unions, targeting $75 million in savings for Fiscal Year 2026.
The plan introduces higher deductibles, new co-pays, and limits on out-of-network care.
Union leaders support the collaborative approach; GOP leaders worry about potential tax increases and premium hikes.
The State Health Benefits Plan Design Committee will review the agreement this month, with a vote anticipated.
If approved, changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, marking the most significant update in over a decade.

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced a tentative health benefits deal with 17 public sector unions, targeting $75 million in savings for Fiscal Year 2026.
The plan introduces higher deductibles, new co-pays, and limits on out-of-network care.
Union leaders support the collaborative approach; GOP leaders worry about potential tax increases and premium hikes.
The State Health Benefits Plan Design Committee will review the agreement this month, with a vote anticipated.
If approved, changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, marking the most significant update in over a decade.