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Founded in 1968, now in its forty seventh year of serving retired Massachusetts public employees of the 105 public retirement systems within the Commonwealth, the Association is widely recognized as one of the strongest independent advocacy groups on Beacon Hill. From public pensions and health insurance, to federal issues such as the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision, Government Pension Offset and Medicare the Association leads the fight exclusively for all Massachusetts retired public employees. We are The Voice of the Retired Public Employee.

Push to Increase State Retiree’s Life Insurance Benefit

Last Raised In 1985 – Retirees Urged to Call State Reps

April 23, 2018 – Mass Retirees has launched an all-out push to increase Basic Life Insurance benefits for state retirees and employees. The current $5,000 benefit was established...

House Budget Debate Begins April 23rd

Retirees Back Life & Health Insurance Amendments

April 18, 2018: Mass Retirees backs four amendments to the FY19 budget, which is set to be debated in the House beginning April 23^rd. The amendments range from increasing the...

As Open Enrollment Begins, GIC Begins Planning for 2019

Governance, Transparency and Affordability Top Issues

April 5, 2018: Open enrollment is now underway for retirees enrolled in the state’s Group Insurance Commission. All changes take effect on July 1, 2018. The open enrollment period runs through May...

Retired Municipal Teachers Insurance Program Saved

Legislature & Governor Take Quick Action to Avoid Premium Spike

March 27, 2018: At the urging of the Group Insurance Commission and Mass Retirees, the State Legislature and Governor Baker worked together to quickly head off a pending...


LEGIS, BAKER ACT TO SAVE RETIRED TEACHERS ON HEALTH INSURANCE	State House News Service
BILL POISED FOR FAST TRACK TO AVOID HEALTH INSURE $$$ SPIKE FOR RETIRED TEACHERS	STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
Cigna to Buy Express Scripts in $52 Billion Health Care Deal	New York Times
The Real Reason the Investor Class Hates Pensions	New York Times
After health-insurance controversy, most public workers to avoid large premium increases	Boston Globe

Latest Articles from The Voice

Retirees & Unions Call For Balance on State Insurance Board

Legislature Eyes Changing GIC Compesition

If legislative action this fall is any indication, 2018 may finally be the year when Mass Retirees gains a seat on the state’s Group Insurance Commission (GIC).

Decision Time For GIC

Affordability Subcommittee Created

Following months of discussion and review, the State’s Group Insurance Commission (GIC) is expected to decide on insurance carriers and health plan benefits design early in 2018. The pending decisions by the GIC come at a time of growing concern regarding the ability of retirees and employees to afford escalating costs.

Mass Retirees Holds 1st Telephone Town Hall Meeting

Nearly 3,000 Members Participated

In an effort to enhance communication and outreach with Association members, Mass Retirees conducted its first Telephone Town Hall in November. Nearly 3,000 members participated in the hour-long call, with some 500 retirees remaining on the line for the entire duration.

Future State and Teachers' COLA Base Hurdles

Challenges In Achieving Higher Amounts

It’s been five and a half years – July 2012 to be exact – since state and teacher retirees saw a permanent increase in their COLA Base from $12,000 to $13,000. Naturally our state and teacher members are wondering when will the COLA Base be increased.

Ralph White Since 1968 the Retired State, County and Municipal Employees Association has been the leading voice for Massachusetts public retirees and their families. Join with our 62,000 members as we continue the fight.