NJ Panel Punts Vote on Health Insurance Increases for School Workers

Health insurance woes reaching 'inflection point,' commissioner says

A DAY AFTER approving sharp health insurance premium hikes, the state insurance commissioner reflected on the deteriorating landscape but pointed to policy levers that could start to bend the cost curve. Nearly 700,000 Bay Staters will see an average 10.4 percent premium jump in the merged market, where many individuals and small businesses get coverage, under rates for 2027 that the Division of Insurance approved Wednesday. The average family p…

NJ panel punts vote on health insurance increases for school workers - The Mexico Ledger

A state panel tasked with setting healthcare rates for school workers delayed a decision Monday in anticipation of input from state Treasury officials. (Photo by Hal Brown/New Jersey Monitor)The School Employee Health Benefit Commission approved premium hikes for retirees but delayed a vote on larger increases proposed for current school workers pending a review from the state treasurer. Monday’s votes will push premiums for early retirees enrol…

NJ panel punts vote on health insurance increases for school workers

A state panel tasked with setting healthcare rates for school workers delayed a decision Monday in anticipation of input from state Treasury officials. (Photo by Hal Brown/New Jersey Monitor)The School Employee Health Benefit Commission approved premium hikes for retirees but delayed a vote on larger increases proposed for current school workers pending a review from the state treasurer. Monday’s votes will push premiums for early retirees enrol…

NJ panel punts vote on health insurance increases for school workers - Seward Independent

A state panel tasked with setting healthcare rates for school workers delayed a decision Monday in anticipation of input from state Treasury officials. (Photo by Hal Brown/New Jersey Monitor)The School Employee Health Benefit Commission approved premium hikes for retirees but delayed a vote on larger increases proposed for current school workers pending a review from the state treasurer. Monday’s votes will push premiums for early retirees enrol…

NJ panel punts vote on health insurance increases for school workers - Stateline Publications

A state panel tasked with setting healthcare rates for school workers delayed a decision Monday in anticipation of input from state Treasury officials. (Photo by Hal Brown/New Jersey Monitor)The School Employee Health Benefit Commission approved premium hikes for retirees but delayed a vote on larger increases proposed for current school workers pending a review from the state treasurer. Monday’s votes will push premiums for early retirees enrol…

NJ panel punts vote on health insurance increases for school workers - Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise

A state panel tasked with setting healthcare rates for school workers delayed a decision Monday in anticipation of input from state Treasury officials. (Photo by Hal Brown/New Jersey Monitor)The School Employee Health Benefit Commission approved premium hikes for retirees but delayed a vote on larger increases proposed for current school workers pending a review from the state treasurer. Monday’s votes will push premiums for early retirees enrol…