Nationwide, according to a survey by Mercer in Princeton, the average cost of health benefits for employees increased in 2012 by 4.1%, the smallest amount in 15 years. In New Jersey alone, though, health coverage climbed 6.6%, and the growth should continue in 2013.
The Affordable Healthcare Act turns two years old this month however the bill has not been without controversy. However the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services believes overall the AHA is making preventative care and life saving screenings more available to all.