12,000 NJ residents about lose food stamps under new rule12,000 NJ residents about lose food stamps under new ruleA new rule implemented earlier this month by the Trump administration will cut an estimated 12,000 people in New Jersey from the food stamp program. Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
NJ giving away more free naloxone, now at homeless sheltersNJ giving away more free naloxone, now at homeless sheltersThree dozen homeless shelters will share 1,200 doses of the opioid overdose antidote drug. David MatthauDavid Matthau
NJ increases welfare payments again — ‘Pathway to self-sufficiency’NJ increases welfare payments again — ‘Pathway to self-sufficiency’The state is boosting welfare payments for the second time in as many years.David MatthauDavid Matthau
Fees on opioids, workers on Medicaid examined at budget hearingFees on opioids, workers on Medicaid examined at budget hearingMore than $50 million in new fees would be collected to offset opioid spending and Medicaid for people who don't get health coverage from their employers.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Medication-assisted treatment for addiction now easier to get in NJMedication-assisted treatment for addiction now easier to get in NJPrior authorization is no longer needed for Medicaid patients in New Jersey.David MatthauDavid Matthau