Rising Health Insurance Costs Leave Many New Jerseyans Uneasy Eric Scott Published: December 10, 2025

New Jerseyans Say They “Get” Their Health Insurance — But Still Feel Stuck With Rising Costs and Government Red Tape

“I know my plan, but I can’t afford it”: Jersey voters vent on costs

For many New Jersey residents, health insurance feels like that one household chore you understand well enough to get done — but you still dread dealing with. A new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll confirms what plenty of people across the state are already saying at the kitchen table: we know how this system works, but we don’t exactly love it.

Confidence grows, but frustration lingers

Most insured New Jersey voters feel pretty sure they understand their coverage. Eighty-four percent say they’re confident n

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