John Laird

New Jersey is implementing a fee on employers whose workers use Medicaid instead of employer-provided coverage, with other states like California, Colorado, and Oregon considering similar measures. The policy aims to address rising Medicaid costs due to federal changes and perceived inequities, as businesses and some liberal groups oppose the approach.

New Jersey is implementing a fee on companies with employees covered by Medicaid to help fund the program amid federal policy changes. Other states like California, Colorado, and Oregon are considering similar measures, citing fairness and rising Medicaid costs as key reasons. Business groups and some liberal organizations oppose the policy.

New Jersey is implementing a fee on companies whose workers use Medicaid, with other states like California considering similar measures. The policy aims to fund Medicaid as federal changes increase state costs and potentially reduce coverage. Companies will be charged based on the number of Medicaid beneficiaries among their employees.

New Jersey is implementing a fee on companies with employees covered by Medicaid to help fund the program amid federal policy changes. Other states like California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington are considering similar measures, with California directing its administration to explore options for future employer charges.

California lawmakers plan to pass a $356 billion budget to avoid or delay social service cuts proposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, focusing on healthcare, child care, and education funding. The budget will prioritize delaying healthcare cuts for undocumented immigrants and expanding childcare slots, while rejecting Newsom's proposed reductions in school funding.

California lawmakers plan to pass a $356 billion budget that diverges from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal, with disagreements over education, healthcare, and homelessness funding. Lawmakers reject Newsom’s cuts to in-home supportive services and Medi-Cal premium increases, while proposing higher education spending and expanded childcare subsidies.