Chained CPI Is a Vote to Cut Social Security Benefits
January 15, 2013NewsThe following letter was co-authored by Eric Kingson and Nancy Altman, co-chairs of the Strengthen Social Security Coalition ...Read More - Chained CPI Is a Vote to Cut Social Security Benefits
PATRICK ENDORSES RETIREE HEALTH COMMISSION REPORT
January 13, 2013NewsExempts Current Retirees And Includes Strong Retiree ProtectionsJANUARY 11, 2013: Governor Deval Patrick has endorsed a report by the ...Read More - PATRICK ENDORSES RETIREE HEALTH COMMISSION REPORT
GOVERNOR PATRICK ANNOUNCES PLANS TO FILE LEGISLATION TO REFORM RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS
January 12, 2013NewsReform Would Tackle Fiscal Challenges Head-On, Save As Much as $20 Billion over the Next 30 Years BOSTON – Friday ...Read More - GOVERNOR PATRICK ANNOUNCES PLANS TO FILE LEGISLATION TO REFORM RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS
Repairs to Medicare
January 7, 2013NewsBy Editorial Board, Sunday, January 6, 6:54 PMRead More - Repairs to Medicare
Starting March 1: Electronic Payments Are a Must for S.S. Recipients
January 4, 2013NewsJANUARY 4, 2013: For years, Social Security has stressed the convenience, security, and safety of getting benefit payments electronically. Soon ...Read More - Starting March 1: Electronic Payments Are a Must for S.S. Recipients
PATRICK TO FEATURE PANEL’S RETIREE HEALTH CARE REFORMS IN BUDGET
December 21, 2012NewsBy Matt MurphySTATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICESTATE HOUSE, BOSTON, DEC. 20, 2012….State and municipal employees would have to wait until ...Read More - PATRICK TO FEATURE PANEL’S RETIREE HEALTH CARE REFORMS IN BUDGET
HEALTHCARE COMMISSION ENDORSES MASSIVE $15-$20 BILLION REFORM
December 20, 2012NewsRetiree Protections Include Contribution Rate “Freeze”DECEMBER 20, 2012: Following nine months of lengthy meetings, detailed analysis and intense negotiations ...Read More - HEALTHCARE COMMISSION ENDORSES MASSIVE $15-$20 BILLION REFORM
Pension bonds risky for state and local governments-Moody’s
December 19, 2012NewsMunicipal bonds that states and local governments use to pay for some of their public pension obligations rarely improve the ...Read More - Pension bonds risky for state and local governments-Moody’s
HEALTHCARE DEBATE HEATS UP AS REPORT DATE NEARS
December 3, 2012NewsRetirees & Labor Present Unified Front DECEMBER 3, 2012: After more than eight months of meetings and analysis, the 12 ...Read More - HEALTHCARE DEBATE HEATS UP AS REPORT DATE NEARS