NJ taps employers with workers on Medicaid to counter Trump cuts

New Jersey is enlisting the help of major employers like Amazon and Walmart to make up for federal aid reductions initiated under the Trump administration. The state is looking to collect hundreds of millions of dollars from these companies, which have employees enrolled in Medicaid, to help fill the funding gap. This move is crucial as it aims to ensure that vital healthcare services continue without interruption for those who rely on Medicaid. Beyond just a financial workaround, this initiative underscores the state's proactive approach to healthcare funding amidst federal policy shifts.