Employer Fee for Workers on Medicaid May Backfire, Analyst Warns

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July 10, 2026 | njspotlightnews.org

A New Jersey law intended to shift health-care costs to some employers may have unintended negative consequences, according to a Trenton-based public policy analyst.

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NJ SEED: Peter Chen, a respected policy analyst, suggests the State’s attempt to cost shift some of its Medicare burden to certain businesses, may become a disincentive to businesses currently operating in NJ. It may also serve as another disincentive for businesses considering locating or expanding in NJ.

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