A last-minute legislative vote in New Jersey has temporarily preserved health insurance coverage for public school teachers, averting a looming disruption to their benefits. However, the approved plan comes with a sharp increase in premiums, with rates set to rise by more than a third for participants. Lawmakers acted after a funding crisis threatened to cut off the program, leaving educators and unions scrambling for solutions. The decision offers relief for now, but the steep cost hike raises concerns about long-term affordability for teachers already facing financial pressures.
A dramatic vote just saved health insurance for N.J. teachers — but rates are spiking 34% NJ.com
