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Retired State, County and Municipal Employees Association of Massachusetts
Founded in 1968, now in its 56th year of serving retired Massachusetts public employees of the 104 public retirement systems within the Commonwealth, the Mass Retirees 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.
Breaking News
January 6, 2025
Biden Approves WEP/GPO Repeal
The Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws are repealed! I just left the White House, where I had the honor of witnessing President Biden sign HR82 into law. Being able to represent Mass Retirees ...Read More
December 24, 2024
Latest on WEP/GPO Repeal
We are closed for the Holidays The Mass Retirees office is closed between Christmas and New Years. We will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd. If you are a member of Mass Retirees and have an urgent issue that must be ...Read More
December 21, 2024
Senate passes WEP/GPO Repeal
Just moments ago, repeal of the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws passed the US Senate by an overwhelming vote of 76 to 20. HR82, the Social Security Fairness Act, is now on its ...Read More
December 16, 2024
Healthcare Affordability
Challenge Looming for 2025 There is a healthcare affordability crisis looming that will likely cause great harm to a growing number of retirees, active employees, and employers – if the underlying causes are not addressed. Rising healthcare costs continue to drive ...Read More
December 16, 2024
State & Teachers’ 2025 Pension Payments
Calendar of Mailing & Direct Deposit Dates For our state and teacher members, we’re including a calendar of the 2025 mailing dates for their pension checks. Direct deposit dates have also been included for those members who utilize that ...Read More
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Latest News From Mass Retirees
The Fight For Repeal: Looking Back to 2001
January 16, 2025January 16, 2025: While we await further news from the Social Security Administration on plans to implement WEP/GPO repeal under the Social Security Fairness Act (last SSA update was on 1/6/2025), we have been busy reviewing 41 ...Read More
Thank you! Now what’s next?
January 10, 2025January 10, 2025: If you read our special email blast last Sunday evening, have been following social media reports, or even have followed the mainstream news over the past week, then you likely know that the Social Security Windfall Elimination ...Read More
Biden Approves WEP/GPO Repeal
January 6, 2025The Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws are repealed! I just left the White House, where I had the honor of witnessing President Biden sign HR82 into law. Being able to represent Mass Retirees ...Read More
Latest on WEP/GPO Repeal
December 24, 2024We are closed for the Holidays The Mass Retirees office is closed between Christmas and New Years. We will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd. If you are a member of Mass Retirees and have an urgent issue that must be ...Read More
Congress Approves Full Social Security Benefits for Public Sector Retirees
December 22, 2024The popular measure gives full benefits to millions of people who currently receive them at a reduced level. Critics warn the $196 billion cost will speed up the program’s insolvency. By Maya C. Miller, New York Times Reporting from ...Read More