A5324

New Jersey A5324 imposes a fee on employers with 50 or more employees receiving State Medicaid benefits to defray healthcare costs.

New Jersey A5324 establishes a fee on employers with 50 or more employees receiving health benefits through the State Medicaid program. The fee amount varies based on the size of the employer: $325 for employers with 50-249 employees, $525 for employers with 250-499 employees, and $725 for employers with 500 or more employees. The fee applies to each employee and their dependents receiving Medicaid benefits. Employers can dispute fee assessments and appeal decisions. Certain employees, such as those with developmental, intellectual, or permanent physical disabilities, are exempt from the fee.