Due to the design of the new pension and health benefits reforms in New Jersey, average workers won't see increased health care costs until the third year of the reform plan, according to state Senate President Stephen Sweeney. But that's not exactly true, according to a PolitiFact New Jersey investigation. We found that the increased costs actually kick in...
Due to the design of the new pension and health benefits reforms in New Jersey, average workers won't see increased health care costs until the third year of the reform plan, according to state Senate President Stephen Sweeney.
But that's not exactly true, according to a PolitiFact New Jersey investigation. We found that the increased costs actually kick in during the second year.
In fact, the average worker's costs would rise in year two for every type of coverage — including a nearly 80 percent jump for a family plan.
PolitiFact New Jersey rates Sweeney's claim Barely True. Check out the complete ruling at PolitiFactNJ.com and then join the conversation on the ruling at NJ.com.
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