Report on Changes to the State Health Benefit Program & Recommendations for Open Enrollment

In June 2011, the New Jersey Legislature passed healthcare legislation imposing contributions for healthcare without collective bargaining. The contributions are phased in over 4 years and they equal a percentage of the premium based upon income. The legislation also tasked a new “Plan Design Committee” comprised of Union and State representatives to create new plan offerings.

It is very important that our members make educated decisions in choosing their health care plan. Not only will these decision impact members financially, they will also impact the quality of care for the individual member and his or her family.

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Please click here to see charts for State & Local Government Active Employees plans.