A FOLLOW UP: FOR-PROFIT HOSPITALS
July 2, 2013NewsJULY 2013 VOICE: In our May Voice, we opened the door for discussion on the concept of for-profit hospitals ...
LEGISLATURE APPROVES 3% STATE/TEACHER COLA
July 1, 2013NewsSystems On Track For July PaymentJULY 1, 2013: The House and Senate approved a full 3% COLA on a $13 ...
WARREN, CAPUANO & KENNEDY JOIN RENEWED FIGHT
June 21, 2013NewsWEP/GPO REPEAL Bill Filed in SenateJUNE 21, 2013: Members impacted by either the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) or Government ...
ASSOCIATION JOINS INSURANCE ADVISORY GROUP
June 19, 2013NewsFocus On Municipal HealthcareJUNE 19, 2013: The Association has joined Fallon Community Health Plan’s Municipal Advisory Group, which brings ...
BILL WOULD ALLOW FREE REIGN ON DENTAL PRICING
June 13, 2013NewsAssociation Opposes ‘Anti-Consumer’ ProposalJUNE 13, 2013: A bill that would allow dentists to negate contractual agreements with insurance companies ...
SUPPORT GROWS FOR WEP/GPO REPEAL BILL
June 11, 2013NewsJUNE 11, 2013: Support for the recently filed H.R. 1795 has grown to 61 cosponsors over the five week ...
What’s Next for Social Security?
June 9, 2013NewsNew York TimesEditorial BoardThe trustees of Social Security recently reported that the retirement system can pay full benefits until 2035 ...
Is Obamacare Too Complicated to Succeed?
May 30, 2013NewsThe Affordable Care Act has been under siege since before it even had a name. Some on the right saw ...
SENATE BUDGET INCLUDES 3% STATE & TEACHERS’ COLA
May 24, 2013NewsGIC Contribution Percent Intact For State RetireesMay 24, 2013: There are no unwelcome surprises for retirees and survivors in the ...
A Grand Bargain For Social Security Reform?
May 24, 2013NewsWEP/GPO Compromise SoughtMAY 2013 VOICE: As President Obama and Congressional Leaders search for a means to address the current ...