The truth about the WEP & GPO

The truth about the WEP & GPO

August 5, 2022, ,
8/5/2022 Weekly Update: While the bulk of today’s (long and detailed) email is on the status of ...Read More
Legislature Approves 5% COLA With Local Option

Legislature Approves 5% COLA With Local Option

July 18, 2022,
Budget Measure Now Before Governor BakerJULY 18, 2022: Late Sunday evening, House and Senate budget negotiators unveiled a compromise ...Read More
Governor Signs Post Retirement Work “Waiver” Law

Governor Signs Post Retirement Work “Waiver” Law

June 11, 2022,
No Hour & Income Restrictions for Non-Disability Retirees In Public Service During 2022June 10, 2022: Governor Charlie Baker ...Read More
House Approves Largest COLA Increase Since 1992

House Approves Largest COLA Increase Since 1992

April 27, 2022,
Local Retirement Systems Empowered to Increase COLA Up To 5% APRIL 27, 2022: Today, the Massachusetts House of ...Read More
House FY23 Budget Contains 3% State and Teacher COLA

House FY23 Budget Contains 3% State and Teacher COLA

April 19, 2022,
Amendments Filed to Improve COLA Benefits APRIL 19, 2022: On Wednesday the House released their version of the ...Read More
GIC Announces FY23 Plan Design & Premiums

GIC Announces FY23 Plan Design & Premiums

March 3, 2022,
Popular UniCare OME Plan to Increase 1.3%March 3, 2022: The state’s Group Insurance Commission held their ...Read More
Mass Retirees Calls For Divestment from Russia

Mass Retirees Calls For Divestment from Russia

March 3, 2022,
Supports Moves by Treasurer Goldberg & Legislature to ActMarch 2, 2022: In the wake of Russia’s ongoing invasion ...Read More
Pension Fund Gains Added $70 Billion Over 10 Years

Pension Fund Gains Added $70 Billion Over 10 Years

February 17, 2022,
February 17, 2022: The state's pension fund has gained $70.6 billion over the past decade, exceeding its targets ...Read More
Congressman Brady Files WEP Reform Proposal

Congressman Brady Files WEP Reform Proposal

November 8, 2021,
Marks 4th WEP/GPO Bill Pending Before House in 2021NOVEMBER 8, 2021: In the course of a week, the ...Read More
Medicare Advantage Marketing Targets Retirees

Medicare Advantage Marketing Targets Retirees

October 29, 2021,
Members Should Not Drop GIC or Municipal InsuranceOctober 29, 2021: Each fall, during the Medicare open enrollment period, a plethora ...Read More