# New Jersey Targets Employers for Medicaid Costs | Wilmington News

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Podcast: [Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606)
Published: 2026-07-02T13:07:32+00:00
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## Resource

New Jersey is hitting employers with new fees for workers on Medicaid, aiming to fund the program as federal changes threaten to spike costs — with companies paying $325–$725 per employee, totaling $145M this year. While California and other states follow suit, critics say it’s unfair to penalize businesses for employees’ health choices, and some fear it could deter Medicaid enrollment. The state includes exemptions for temps and bans discrimination based on Medicaid status, but past attempts in Massachusetts and Maryland faced backlash or legal defeat — this time, lawmakers hope to avoid those pitfalls. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/924ba20edb11cb2e

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