Changes to BCBS Labor Affairs Team: Steve Dion Named Director
April 14, 2026NewsAs longtime Mass Retirees members know, the Association’s close working relationship with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts ...Read More - Changes to BCBS Labor Affairs Team: Steve Dion Named Director
Retirement Boards Elections & Appointments
April 14, 2026NewsAdams- Retired Selectman George Haddad was declared reelected to the Adams Retirement Board as he was the only candidate nominated ...Read More - Retirement Boards Elections & Appointments
Municipal Health Insurance: Major Developments
April 9, 2026NewsChallenges Growing For Local Plans Coalition Bargaining Remains Mass Retirees Priority Rising premiums are placing significant financial strain on regional ...Read More - Municipal Health Insurance: Major Developments
Mass Retirees COLA Reform Initiative
April 9, 2026NewsKey Proposals Highlighted STATE & TEACHERS’ RETIREMENT SYSTEMS: Note: The first four of the Association proposals listed below are reflective ...Read More - Mass Retirees COLA Reform Initiative
Time to Share Pension Investment Success
April 8, 2026News, Breaking News12.6% Return Beats 7% Benchmark for 3rd Straight Year For the 3rd straight year, the Commonwealth’s Pension Reserves ...Read More - Time to Share Pension Investment Success
Connarton Seeks PRIM Board Seat
March 30, 2026Breaking News, NewsFormer PERAC Director Uniquely Qualified Mass Retirees Treasurer Joseph Connarton has announced his candidacy for the state’s Pension Reserves ...Read More - Connarton Seeks PRIM Board Seat
Open Enrollment: What Plan Works for You?
March 14, 2026NewsHelpful suggestions from Wellpoint With Open Enrollment – be it with the GIC or at the local level – upon us, members ...Read More - Open Enrollment: What Plan Works for You?
Cola Commission Recommends Benefit Improvements
March 14, 2026NewsSharing Investment Success With Retirees Key Element Following more than a year of preparation and work, the Special COLA Commission ...Read More - Cola Commission Recommends Benefit Improvements
Mass Retirees Legislative Update
March 14, 2026NewsHouse Considering FY27 State Budget State law requires the governor to file a proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year ...Read More - Mass Retirees Legislative Update
State Budget Concerns Threaten GIC Benefits
February 17, 2026NewsMany Cost Control “Options” Simply Cost Shifting In response to growing concerns over a potential “fiscal cliff” that would seriously ...Read More - State Budget Concerns Threaten GIC Benefits