Paterson Faces Healthcare Cost Surge | Newark News

Paterson’s city workers are bracing for a 20% spike in health insurance costs—adding $2 million to the city’s budget at a time when finances are already stretched thin. Rising medical bills and drug prices are driving this nationwide trend, forcing employees to face lower pay or higher out-of-pocket costs. With insurers holding firm, officials are scrambling to find alternatives, negotiate better deals, or seek state/federal aid—all while trying to avoid punishing workers or deepening the city’s budget woes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c31d2e3cc00fcb34