PolitiFact New Jersey: State's Medicaid costs among highest in nation

Three separate analyses of New Jersey's Medicaid cost place it 9th in nation

High costs are nothing new for the Garden State, whether it’s property taxes, education or, according to Gov. Chris Christie, Medicaid.

In a recent television interview, the governor said New Jersey is second only to New York State in such costs – but a PolitiFact New Jersey investigation has found otherwise.

Three separate analyses of New Jersey’s Medicaid costs have found that the state’s Medicaid costs are in the top 10 – but more like ninth place, not second. PolitiFact New Jersey rates the governor’s statement False.

To see the full Truth-O-Meter ruling, go to PolitiFactNJ.com and then join the conversation on the ruling at NJ.com.

Star-Ledger File PhotoNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.

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