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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.

Legislature Approves Increase in Retiree Part-Time Work
Legislature Approves Increase in Retiree Part-Time Work

Now Awaiting Governor’s Approval

JULY 19, 2018: The recently passed State Budget includes a section increasing the hourly restriction on part-time work to 1,200 hours a year. This measure applies to public retirees who return to part-time work with...

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State Budget Deal Reached
State Budget Deal Reached

3% State & Teacher COLA Retroactive to July 1

JULY 18, 2018: House and Senate budget negotiators have reached agreement finalizing the $41.88 billion FY19 State Budget. Both branches of the legislature approved the budget today. Governor Charlie...

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No Action Taken on Life Insurance & Moratorium Fix

Formal Legislative Session Ends July 31st

JUNE 25, 2018: Despite the best efforts of our legislative team, as well as a wide array of union lobbyists, Mass Retirees’ amendments to the House’s Health Care Reform bill (H4617) failed to be...

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Latest Articles from The Voice

WEP Reform Work Continues

WEP Reform Work Continues

Neal & Brady Push Bipartisan Effort

When gauging whether or not legislation may have a chance of advancing through Congress or the State Legislature, a telltale sign is the level of staff activity happening behind the scenes.

This spring brought a distinct uptick in activity surrounding the proposal to reform the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) from a widespread network of organizations advocating for reform. Most importantly, the work was not limited to WEP reform advocates.

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.