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.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: July 27, 2026

Words: 705

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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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 enrolled in the state-run plan up by 11% come January, or 6% for its retirees on Medicare. But the panel avoided a more fraught hike that would have caused school workers health premiums to

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