By skyforbes 
Access to affordable healthcare is a struggle for many Americans, but how does it affect New Jersey in particular? Let’s turn to Truth in Accounting’s State Data Lab to find out more.
Though Medicaid patients may be able to find healthcare access in New Jersey, it certainly isn’t easy — especially compared to other states. According to the State Data Lab, the national average percentage of doctors accepting new Medicaid patients is about 76 percent, leaving a lot of Americans uncertain of their medical coverage. However, the problem is far worse in New Jersey — only about 40 percent of doctors are accepting new Medicaid patients. Where are New Jersey’s Medicaid patients expected to get their care?
Unfortunately, political and financial problems are nothing new to the Garden State. New Jersey’s taxpayer burden comes out to a whopping $52,300. Basically, if the taxpayers were to pay off the state’s massive debts, each one would have to send their government over $50 grand. With debts this severe, it’s no wonder that the state has other political and economic issues, such as the lack of accessibility to Medicaid care.
Interested in learning more about state finances? Check out Truth in Accounting’s newly released Financial State of New Jersey here.