Articles about Retirement Benefits that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees.

Locals Continuing to Increase Their COLA Base: Nineteen Systems Increase Fy26 Base

September 9, 2025
Over the past 5 fiscal years (FY22- FY26) Mass Retirees is pleased to report that local retirement systems have continued ...Read More

Spring Conference Highlights: Mass Retirees Officials Participating in Panels

September 9, 2025
From June 1st to the 4th, the Association joined the Massachusetts Association of Contributory Retirement Systems (MACRS) at its 2025 ...Read More
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State Retirement Board Improves Operations

September 9, 2025
Estimated Benefit Payment Plan Plays Significant Role A recently issued follow- up Audit by the Commonwealth’s pension oversight agency ...Read More

PAC Message to Donors: Thank You!

June 19, 2025,
Another Successful Spring Fundraising Drive We’re pleased to report that during this spring, members generously responded to the request ...Read More

Protecting Retiree Health Insurance

May 14, 2025
Help Defend Your Right to Quality & Affordable Health Care As a public retiree, your right to high-quality and ...Read More

Upcoming Spring Meetings

May 13, 2025
With winter winding down (hopefully), Mass Retirees will be conducting a full schedule of Spring Meetings. “Please pay particular attention ...Read More
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IBIS Health Launches New Web Portal

May 13, 2025
Program Goes Wherever You Go For members, it’s that time of year when they’re looking forward to the ...Read More

Relief From Chronic Pain

May 13, 2025
Medical Cannabis Among the Options Many untold thousands of Mass Retirees members are among the 40% of older adults who ...Read More

PRIT Achieves Another Strong Performance

April 14, 2025
Fund Records 9.07% Investment Gain in 2024 Another strong year in 2024 investment returns has been reported from the ...Read More

Public Service Committee Begins Work

April 12, 2025
In late February, the House and Senate announced legislative committee assignments for the 2025-2026 legislative session. The Joint Committee ...Read More