21 Local Retirement Systems Increase Their Fy27 Cola BASE
August 23, 2026NewsSince the enactment of Chapter 188 in 2010, local retirement systems are authorized, with the approval of their local legislative ...Read More - 21 Local Retirement Systems Increase Their Fy27 Cola BASE
Post Retirement Earnings: Limit Increased by $10,000
August 22, 2026NewsAmong the budget’s most significant provisions is the increase in the post-retirement public employment earnings limit. Effective for ...Read More - Post Retirement Earnings: Limit Increased by $10,000
Mass Retirees Major Cola Achievements: Looking Back at 60 Years of Cola History
August 21, 2026NewsSince the founding of the Mass Retirees Association in 1968, the COLA has always been a core “bread & butter ...Read More - Mass Retirees Major Cola Achievements: Looking Back at 60 Years of Cola History
2026 Primary Elections: Mass Retirees Endorsements
August 16, 2026Breaking NewsMass Retirees is proud to endorse the following State Senators and State Representatives in the Massachusetts Democratic Primary Election taking ...Read More - 2026 Primary Elections: Mass Retirees Endorsements
2025 Banner Year for Retirement Systems
August 14, 2026News3rd Consecutive Year of Strong Investment Gains Last year proved to be another banner year of investment gains for the ...Read More - 2025 Banner Year for Retirement Systems
Mass Retirees Legislative Update: FY27 Budget Delivers Key Wins for Public Retirees
August 12, 2026NewsThe Fiscal Year 2027 State Budget delivered several important victories for Massachusetts public retirees. Along with continued funding of the ...Read More - Mass Retirees Legislative Update: FY27 Budget Delivers Key Wins for Public Retirees
Group Insurance Commission: Important Developments – Plan Enrollment Highlights
August 11, 2026NewsAnnual Enrollment is often overshadowed by discussions of premium increases and benefit changes, yet it provides one of the best ...Read More - Group Insurance Commission: Important Developments – Plan Enrollment Highlights
COLA Update: Local Boards Continuing to Increase Their Cola Base
July 14, 2026NewsAnnually we list the COLA bases for the 102 local retirement systems. Since local boards can approve a COLA up ...Read More - COLA Update: Local Boards Continuing to Increase Their Cola Base
Retirees & Unions Rally to Defeat Cost Shifting
July 14, 2026NewsGIC Premiums Increase 7.5% on Average In late February, public retirees and employees achieved a major victory when it ...Read More - Retirees & Unions Rally to Defeat Cost Shifting
2026 – 2027 Mass Retirees Meeting Season
June 16, 2026NewsTraditionally with our September 18th Annual Meeting in Peabody, Mass Retirees kicks off its 2026-2027 Season of in-person ...Read More - 2026 – 2027 Mass Retirees Meeting Season