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
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
October 13, 2025
Turning 65 and Medicare Enrollment
With Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment period about to begin on October 15, this is a good opportunity to revisit how the plan impacts retired Massachusetts public employees – and how it does not. https://youtu.be/4FTNRGGjKSs Medicare Open Enrollment ...Read More - Turning 65 and Medicare Enrollment
October 3, 2025
Retiree Health Insurance Developments
Weekly Update, October 3, 2025: This week our focus returns to retiree healthcare, both at the state and municipal levels of government. The sharply rising cost of healthcare is a major concern for state and local officials, as well as ...Read More - Retiree Health Insurance Developments
September 8, 2025
Valeri Announces Reelection for the State Retirement Board
Mass Retirees President Frank Valeri has announced he will be a candidate for reelection to the State Retirement Board. Since 2013 Valeri has served as Association president, replacing its long time and founding father Ralph White. During his tenure as ...Read More - Valeri Announces Reelection for the State Retirement Board
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Latest News From Mass Retirees
Opposing GIC Cost Shifting
February 12, 2026The 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
Proposed health care plan changes for state employees a big step backwards
February 9, 2026By Jamie Hartmann-Boyce & Theo Schall Rising health care costs pose an existential threat to the well-being of Americans. Now is the moment for Massachusetts to defend its reputation for health care and health equity, not to be ...Read More - Proposed health care plan changes for state employees a big step backwards
Mass. municipalities & school districts hit hard by rising health insurance costs
January 5, 2026By James Vaznis, Globe Staff Escalating health insurance costs turned into a budget nightmare this academic year for Pioneer Valley Regional School District Superintendent Patricia Kinsella. Between July and October, her district got hit with two double-digit increases, totaling ...Read More - Mass. municipalities & school districts hit hard by rising health insurance costs
Revenue outlook muted, still growing as fiscal 2027 budget begins
December 16, 2025Estimates 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
‘We’re at a breaking point’: Health insurance premiums just keep going up, worsening affordability crisis
November 28, 2025By Jessica Bartlett and Marin Wolf Globe Staff Each time one of Tamara Modig’s children needs a telehealth appointment, she boots up a fragile 13-year-old laptop and prays it’ll hold a charge. Then Modig is forced ...Read More - ‘We’re at a breaking point’: Health insurance premiums just keep going up, worsening affordability crisis