New developments with Social Security
September 23, 2022News, Breaking NewsSeptember 23, 2022: This week brought major developments in the nationwide fight to repeal or reform the Social Security WEP ...Read More - New developments with Social Security
Retirees were heard
September 9, 2022Weekly News Update, News, From the Media9/9/22 Weekly Update: By CEO Shawn DuhamelBefore I jump into the news of the week, let me ...Read More - Retirees were heard
5% COLA For State and Teacher Retirees: Local Option Pending in Senate
September 1, 2022NewsSeptember 2022 Voice: During the summer of 2021, as serious signs of inflation began to become evident, Mass Retirees ...Read More - 5% COLA For State and Teacher Retirees: Local Option Pending in Senate
Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Cut Prescription Drug Prices
August 8, 2022News, Breaking NewsThe U.S. Senate passed a historic budget bill on Aug. 7 that would help millions of Medicare enrollees better ...Read More - Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Cut Prescription Drug Prices
The truth about the WEP & GPO
August 5, 2022News, Breaking News, Weekly News Update8/5/2022 Weekly Update: While the bulk of today’s (long and detailed) email is on the status of ...Read More - The truth about the WEP & GPO
5% COLA approved by legislature
July 22, 2022Weekly News Update, NewsAwaits Approval By Governor BakerBy: Shawn Duhamel, Chief Executive OfficerMass Retirees AssociationOur efforts to pass a 5% COLA for ...Read More - 5% COLA approved by legislature
Legislature Approves 5% COLA With Local Option
July 18, 2022News, Breaking NewsBudget Measure Now Before Governor BakerJULY 18, 2022: Late Sunday evening, House and Senate budget negotiators unveiled a compromise ...Read More - Legislature Approves 5% COLA With Local Option
Governor Signs Post Retirement Work “Waiver” Law
June 11, 2022News, Breaking NewsNo Hour & Income Restrictions for Non-Disability Retirees In Public Service During 2022June 10, 2022: Governor Charlie Baker ...Read More - Governor Signs Post Retirement Work “Waiver” Law
As the Red Cross moves to a pricey blood treatment method, hospitals call for more choice
May 17, 2022News, From the MediaAmericans generally don’t spend much time thinking about the nation’s bloodRead More - As the Red Cross moves to a pricey blood treatment method, hospitals call for more choice
House Approves Largest COLA Increase Since 1992
April 27, 2022Breaking News, NewsLocal Retirement Systems Empowered to Increase COLA Up To 5% APRIL 27, 2022: Today, the Massachusetts House of ...Read More - House Approves Largest COLA Increase Since 1992