Opposing GIC Cost Shifting
February 12, 2026Breaking NewsThe following is an open letter sent by Mass Retirees to the Group Insurance Commission in opposition to what we ...Read More - Opposing GIC Cost Shifting
Proposed health care plan changes for state employees a big step backwards
February 9, 2026From the MediaBy Jamie Hartmann-Boyce & Theo Schall Rising health care costs pose an existential threat to the well-being of ...Read More - Proposed health care plan changes for state employees a big step backwards
Pension Fund on Track for Another Banner Year
January 31, 2026NewsInvestment Success Aligns With Pending COLA Report The Commonwealth’s Pension Reserves Investment Trust (PRIT) Fund is on track to ...Read More - Pension Fund on Track for Another Banner Year
Connarton Seeks PRIM Board Seat
January 30, 2026NewsFormer PERAC Director Uniquely Qualified Mass Retirees Treasurer Joseph Connarton has announced his candidacy for the state’s Pension Reserves ...Read More - Connarton Seeks PRIM Board Seat
Association Pushes for GIC Medicare Buy-in
January 28, 2026NewsWould Bring Major Cost Savings for Retirees & State With the threat of major healthcare cost increases on the horizon ...Read More - Association Pushes for GIC Medicare Buy-in
COLA COMMISSION: Report Update
January 18, 2026NewsAt the request of our Association, the Special COLA Commission was initiated by Governor Healey and included by the legislature ...Read More - COLA COMMISSION: Report Update
MASS RETIREES LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Association Bills Advancing
January 15, 2026NewsInto Session’s 2nd Year As we enter the second year of the 2025–2026 legislative session, all of the ...Read More - MASS RETIREES LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Association Bills Advancing
Retirement Boards Elections & Appointments
January 14, 2026NewsBraintree– Braintree Retirement Board members reappointed David DelGallo as their fifth member. In addition, the town Finance Director Michael Esmond ...Read More - Retirement Boards Elections & Appointments
PERAC Board: MacKinnon Reappointed
January 12, 2026NewsReappointed Commissioner Richard D. MacKinnon, Jr., President of the Professional Fire fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM), has been reappointed to a ...Read More - PERAC Board: MacKinnon Reappointed
State & Teachers’ 2026 Pension Payments
January 10, 2026NewsCalendar of Mailing & Direct Deposit Dates For our state and teacher members, we’re including a calendar of the ...Read More - State & Teachers’ 2026 Pension Payments