Municipal Council Meeting - 2026-01-28
Approves Health Insurance Contract with Meritaine/Aetna, unanimous 9-0
What happened
Jersey City Municipal Council approved a major health insurance contract change from Horizon to Meritaine/Aetna (Resolution 26-042), projected to save $2.5 million monthly.
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey City, NJ
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- January 28, 2026
- Decisions
- 9 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous 9-0
Meeting Summary
Jersey City Municipal Council approved a major health insurance contract change from Horizon to Meritaine/Aetna (Resolution 26-042), projected to save $2.5 million monthly.
Key Decisions (9)
Health Insurance Contract with Meritaine/Aetna
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