The Voice of the Retired Public Employee
Retired State, County and Municipal Employees Association of Massachusetts
Founded in 1968, now in its 57th 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
April 8, 2026
Time to Share Pension Investment Success
12.6% Return Beats 7% Benchmark for 3rd Straight Year For the 3rd straight year, the Commonwealth’s Pension Reserves Investment Trust (PRIT) Fund has beaten its benchmark, adding billions in excess investment gains to the mammoth pension fund, now ...Read More - Time to Share Pension Investment Success
April 8, 2026
Elect Joe Connarton for PRIM Board
As President of the Mass Retirees Association, I am honored to announce our endorsement of Joseph Connarton to represent State Retirees and Employees on the Pension Reserves Investment Management (PRIM) Board. PRIM, which is chaired by State Treasurer Deb Goldberg ...Read More - Elect Joe Connarton for PRIM Board
March 30, 2026
Connarton Seeks PRIM Board Seat
Former PERAC Director Uniquely Qualified Mass Retirees Treasurer Joseph Connarton has announced his candidacy for the state’s Pension Reserves Investment Management (PRIM) Board. The 9-member board, chaired by State Treasurer and Receiver General Deb Goldberg, includes two elected ...Read More - Connarton Seeks PRIM Board Seat
February 12, 2026
Opposing GIC Cost Shifting
The following is an open letter sent by Mass Retirees to the Group Insurance Commission in opposition to what we consider to be cost shifting measures. These plan design options are scheduled to be voted on by the 17-member ...Read More - Opposing GIC Cost Shifting
December 16, 2025
Revenue outlook muted, still growing as fiscal 2027 budget begins
Estimates show surtax, capital gains declining amid volatility By Katie Castellani, State House News Service STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, DEC. 16, 2025…..State tax revenues are expected to continue seeing slow, but cautious growth as Beacon Hill faces myriad state and ...Read More - Revenue outlook muted, still growing as fiscal 2027 budget begins
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Latest News From Mass Retirees
Municipal Health Insurance: Major Developments
April 9, 2026Challenges Growing For Local Plans Coalition Bargaining Remains Mass Retirees Priority Rising premiums are placing significant financial strain on regional purchasing groups, municipalities, and regional school districts. Many are now considering benefit changes or alternative options. This past summer and ...Read More - Municipal Health Insurance: Major Developments
Mass Retirees COLA Reform Initiative
April 9, 2026Key Proposals Highlighted STATE & TEACHERS’ RETIREMENT SYSTEMS: Note: The first four of the Association proposals listed below are reflective of the major recommendations by the Special COLA Study Commission. Creates COLA Reserve Fund for future state/teacher COLA benefit ...Read More - Mass Retirees COLA Reform Initiative
Time to Share Pension Investment Success
April 8, 202612.6% Return Beats 7% Benchmark for 3rd Straight Year For the 3rd straight year, the Commonwealth’s Pension Reserves Investment Trust (PRIT) Fund has beaten its benchmark, adding billions in excess investment gains to the mammoth pension fund, now ...Read More - Time to Share Pension Investment Success
Elect Joe Connarton for PRIM Board
April 8, 2026As President of the Mass Retirees Association, I am honored to announce our endorsement of Joseph Connarton to represent State Retirees and Employees on the Pension Reserves Investment Management (PRIM) Board. PRIM, which is chaired by State Treasurer Deb Goldberg ...Read More - Elect Joe Connarton for PRIM Board
Municipal budgets feeling pain of rising health care costs
March 30, 2026BY SAM DRYSDALE, SHNS STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, March 30, 2026: Escalating health care costs are adding mounting pressure on local school budgets, just as they are everywhere in Massachusetts, but so far cost containment doesn't seem to be on ...Read More - Municipal budgets feeling pain of rising health care costs