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BUDGET DEBATE UNDERWAY IN HOUSE

April 25, 2012
3% COLA Approved & GIC Rates MaintainedAPRIL 25, 2012: This week, debate is underway in the House of Representatives over ...Read More - BUDGET DEBATE UNDERWAY IN HOUSE
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GIC STATE RETIREES & SURVIVORS UNDER MEDICARE

April 18, 2012
OME Rates ClarifiedAPRIL 18, 2012: For the overwhelming majority of Medicare eligible retirees insured through the state’s Group Insurance ...Read More - GIC STATE RETIREES & SURVIVORS UNDER MEDICARE
COMMISSION FOCUSES ON HEALTHCARE FINANCES

COMMISSION FOCUSES ON HEALTHCARE FINANCES

April 6, 2012
Recent Insurance & Pension Reforms May Lower CostsAPRIL 6, 2012: On Thursday, the Special Commission to Study Retiree Healthcare held ...Read More - COMMISSION FOCUSES ON HEALTHCARE FINANCES
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HEALTH CARE COMMISSION GETS UNDERWAY

April 3, 2012
Focus On Retiree Insurance CostAPRIL 3, 2012: As we have previously reported, the Association will take part in the Special ...Read More - HEALTH CARE COMMISSION GETS UNDERWAY
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Insurers, flexibility, and savings

March 30, 2012
By Steven SyreGlobe Columnist  March 30, 2012The most interesting social experiments start with one basic question: What does it ...Read More - Insurers, flexibility, and savings
McGOLDRICK RE ELECTED TO STATE BOARD

McGOLDRICK RE-ELECTED TO STATE BOARD

March 28, 2012
Theresa McGoldrick, without opposition, has been re-elected to a 4th three-year term on the State Retirement Board.McGoldrick ...Read More - McGOLDRICK RE-ELECTED TO STATE BOARD
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Group: Localities saved $80 million after curbing benefits

March 28, 2012
Boston GlobeMarch 20, 2012A taxpayer group said Monday that Massachusetts cities and towns have saved $80 million on health care ...Read More - Group: Localities saved $80 million after curbing benefits
PENSION BOARD APPOINTS LEGAL CHIEF

PENSION BOARD APPOINTS LEGAL CHIEF

March 22, 2012
MARCH 22, 2012: The Commonwealth’s Public Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC) has voted the appointment of Attorney John Parsons to ...Read More - PENSION BOARD APPOINTS LEGAL CHIEF
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GIC ANNUAL ENROLLMENT APRIL 9 – MAY 7

March 19, 2012
15 Statewide Health Fairs ScheduledMARCH 19, 2012: The Commonwealth’s Group Insurance Commission will hold its annual Open Enrollment period ...Read More - GIC ANNUAL ENROLLMENT APRIL 9 – MAY 7