(AP Photo/Mel Evans)State estimate surges past a half-million, and still more enrollees may have to find employment, volunteer or attend school for health care
(AP Photo/Mel Evans)State estimate surges past a half-million, and still more enrollees may have to find employment, volunteer or attend school for health care
(AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez, File)Hundreds of millions of dollars expected from companies, including Amazon and Walmart, to fill federal aid gap
(AP Photo/Paul Beaty, file)Federal government would cover all until age 26, even non-citizens, a step that would save money, senator says
(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)A nutritious meal before classes leads to better learning for kids in need, and offering it to all eliminates stigma
AP Photo/Nam Y. HuhThree Republicans from NJ stand by their votes as nutrition program loses 5% of recipients and almost 70,000 residents drop insurance
John Mooney/NJ Spotlight NewsSherrill's budget gets high marks, though $360 million in supplemental spending, including for World Cup, comes under criticism
(AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)Administration 'recklessly slashing critical programs,' says Sherrill, while devising a spending plan without hundreds of millions of federal dollars
(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)'Hesitant, overly anxious, not wanting to go to school,' says head of advocacy group that measured 63 areas of child well-being
NJACPBetter the lives of individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities -- and boost the professionals who stand with them
(AP Photo/Hermann J. Knippertz)Legislation would compel insurers to continue benefits after age 26 -- relief for parents who face losing access to specialized treatments
(NJ Spotlight News)Move comes as insurance provider and CVS fail to reach agreement, impacting pharmacy options for 800,000 New Jerseyans

Health picture for many Americans may worsen in 2026

State comptroller’s report alleges millions were siphoned from patient care through inflated rents and understaffing

New Jersey is building one of the strongest substance use treatment systems in the country
(Mattie Rosen/NJ Spotlight News)Linda Schwimmer talks Medicaid changes, staffing shortages and financial concerns
(AP Photo/Eric Gay)NJ Department of Banking and Insurance says ACA premiums will rise an average of 15.9% in 2026
AP Photo/J. Scott ApplewhiteDemocrats look to get Medicaid increases in talks with Trump, GOP
(AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File)Expiration of federal waivers impacted 17 acute-care facilities in NJ
AP Photo/J. Scott ApplewhiteSocial programs to stop, workers to be sent home
(AP Photo/Mel Evans)Latest Census Bureau data also indicates inequality in the state declined