Call to action

Urgent Call to Action on WEP Reform

December 2, 2022,
December 1, 2022: Let me get right to the point. If you are subjected to the Social Security Windfall Elimination ...Read More - Urgent Call to Action on WEP Reform
CPI hits 8 7%

CPI hits 8.7%

October 14, 2022, ,
October 14, 2022: Thursday morning’s announcement by the Social Security Administration of an 8.7% COLA increase for 2023 ...Read More - CPI hits 8.7%
New developments with Social Security

New developments with Social Security

September 23, 2022,
September 23, 2022: This week brought major developments in the nationwide fight to repeal or reform the Social Security WEP ...Read More - New developments with Social Security
Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Cut Prescription Drug Prices

Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Cut Prescription Drug Prices

August 8, 2022,
The U.S. Senate passed a historic budget bill on Aug. 7 that would help millions of Medicare enrollees better ...Read More - Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Cut Prescription Drug Prices
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 - The truth about the WEP & GPO
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 - Legislature Approves 5% COLA With Local Option
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 - Governor Signs Post Retirement Work “Waiver” Law
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 Approves Largest COLA Increase Since 1992
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 - House FY23 Budget Contains 3% State and Teacher COLA
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 - GIC Announces FY23 Plan Design & Premiums