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GOVERNOR APPROVES LIMIT TO GIC CHANGES

June 10, 2012
Prohibits Mid-Year Copayment/Deductible IncreasesMAY 2012 VOICE: Following through on a commitment made during the Municipal Health Care Reform ...Read More - GOVERNOR APPROVES LIMIT TO GIC CHANGES
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MORE MUNICIPALITIES JOINING GIC THIS JULY

June 10, 2012
11,000 New Municipal EnrolleesMAY 2012 VOICE: Lowell is not the only municipality whose retirees and employees will be enrolled ...Read More - MORE MUNICIPALITIES JOINING GIC THIS JULY
ASSOCIATION DEFENDS RETIREE HEALTHCARE BENEFITS

ASSOCIATION DEFENDS RETIREE HEALTHCARE BENEFITS

June 1, 2012
Presents Report To Special CommissionJUNE 1, 2012: The Special Commission on Retiree Healthcare held its second meeting on Thursday, May ...Read More - ASSOCIATION DEFENDS RETIREE HEALTHCARE BENEFITS
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State error delays teachers’ benefits

June 1, 2012
JUNE 1, 2012: State Treasurer Steven Grossman has launched an internal investigation after an ­error by his office delayed benefits ...Read More - State error delays teachers’ benefits
CORPORATE AMERICA: THE HEIGHT OF ARROGANCE

CORPORATE AMERICA: THE HEIGHT OF ARROGANCE

May 23, 2012
MAY 23, 2012: A series of articles by the Boston Globe’s Brian McGrory highlighted the excessive salary and perks ...Read More - CORPORATE AMERICA: THE HEIGHT OF ARROGANCE
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SENATE BUDGET DEBATE UNDERWAY

May 22, 2012
Retirees Eye AmendmentsMAY 22, 2012: The state Senate is now in the midst of its debate of the Commonwealth’s ...Read More - SENATE BUDGET DEBATE UNDERWAY
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ANNUAL JUNE LUNCHEON

May 11, 2012
Space is Limited, Reserve Your Tickets Today!MAY 11, 2012: June is just around the corner and with it comes ...Read More - ANNUAL JUNE LUNCHEON
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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