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Better Choices, Better Care NJ is a public education project advocating for innovative ways to improve health, transform care, and lower health care costs in NJ

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Our thanks to @NJBIZ who has recognized @bcbcnj as one of the state’s most influential health care leaders: https://t.co/ZrfkROj4ao

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Many Middle-Aged Americans Worried About Health Insurance: Poll | Via @usnews Read full article here: https://t.co/TOTsSw0qc1

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Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year from @bcbcnj!

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While there have been noteworthy accomplishments in 2018, we have a lot of work ahead. In Oct., the @NJHCQI released a study showing that health care costs in NJ have continued to climb. 2019 must focus on more ways to lower these costs for all New Jerseyans.

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Happy Kwanzaa from @bcbcnj!

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Merry Christmas from @bcbcnj!

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Thanks to everyone who answered! The answer is B, Massachusetts. Before the ACA’s individual mandate, MA introduced the concept in 2006 under then-Gov. Mitt Romney. It was lauded as a national model for increasing enrollment and lowering health insurance costs.

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Test Your Knowledge! This year, NJ became the second state with its own individual mandate. Which state was the first to have its own individual mandate?

Check back tomorrow at 10am for the answer!

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After federal cuts in funding for advertising enrollment, @bcbcnj stressed how advertising leads to higher enrollment & lower costs. This year, the @GovMurphy admin. announced $450,000 would be dedicated to outreach & advertisements for health insurance enrollment.

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NJ has already begun to benefit from the individual mandate and out of network legislation. These two laws will lead to a 9.3% premium decrease in individual market prices in 2019. Click here to learn more information: https://t.co/EUPNQOL6zb

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Thanks to everyone who participated! The correct answer is $1 billion. Read more about NJ's out-of-network billing practices here: https://t.co/dFw1wsFRPK

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Test your knowledge! Check back tomorrow at 11am for the answer. @BCBCNJ’S plan advocated to end out of network & surprise billing practices and in June, a bill to do so was finally signed into law. What was the estimated cost of OON billing in NJ:

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Two days left to sign up for 2019 coverage under ACA | via @njspotlight and @NJTVNews Read full article here: https://t.co/woA19qm2F4

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In May, @bcbcnj was named was one of NJ’s most influential health care leaders by @NJBIZ. Our diverse and bipartisan steering committee was highlighted for their commitment to lowering costs and providing better quality health care for the state.

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Rate of Uninsured Increased in 2017 for the First Time Since 2014 | via @AJMC_Journal Read full article here: https://t.co/Q8LrQPDbFe

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One of the year’s first victories came in May, when @GovMurphy made NJ the second state ever to have its own individual mandate. Our 15-point plan listed this as one of the most effective ways to drive down the cost of health care for all New Jerseyans

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In Nov. 2017, @bcbcnj released our 15-point plan. We advocated for various ways to lower costs and increase the quality of care for New Jerseyans, some of which were adopted into law throughout 2018. Refresh your memory on our plan: https://t.co/fyoTncTITU

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“In 2018, @bcbcnj will be working tirelessly to ensure our ideas…are implemented.” Dr. Joyce Nkwonta, Steering Committee Member. 

Stay tuned this month as we look back at 2018’s health care issues, reflect on our progress and look forward to 2019.

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Murphy stumps for ACA as open enrollment deadline nears | via @NJTVNews @MichaelAronNJTV Read full article: https://t.co/njcFuoBkh0

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Happy Hanukkah from @bcbcnj!

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Declining enrollment in the individual insurance market can mean increased premiums, less attractive health plans & fewer coverage options. @BCBCNJ is helping NJ promote enrollment to prevent these things with our 15-point plan. Read more of our plan here: https://t.co/fyoTncTITU