In Ridgewood, school officials said the state estimated the district would save about $4.7 million in health benefits under the new plan. Had the savings materialized, they would potentially have impacted other programming and school services, said Ridgewood school board President Hyunju Kwak. Ridgewood is not alone, as other districts have told similar.
By the time Cuqui Rivera had to renew her car insurance policy in December 2019, the longtime activist had only heard about some of the reasons she a Hispanic female with a high school diploma may pay more than her white, college-educated neighbors. She went to CURE, the West Windsor- based insurance company, and said she found the same policy for $1,188, a 60% savings.