NJ Lawmakers Scramble for Solutions Ahead of Potential State Health Insurance Rate Hikes

NJ Lawmakers Scramble for Solutions Ahead of Potential State Health Insurance Rate Hikes

TRENTON, N.J. (PIX11) -- Like many other State employees, accountant Tracy Gilliam has had enough of rising health insurance costs. "My co-workers and I cannot afford more increases to our health costs," said Gilliam. More Local News She's covered by the State Health Benefits Program, or SHBP, offering coverage options for people who work for the State and for local towns that participate. On top of ongoing rate increases, rates for those …

N.J. public workers facing massive health insurance hikes could get relief under this controversial plan

With huge health insurance premium hikes looming for hundreds of thousands of public government employees in New Jersey next year, a panel of state lawmakers Thursday approved a proposal that would tie increases to worker salaries.