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21 Local Retirement Systems Increase Their Fy27 Cola BASE

August 23, 2026
Since the enactment of Chapter 188 in 2010, local retirement systems are authorized, with the approval of their local legislative ...Read More - 21 Local Retirement Systems Increase Their Fy27 Cola BASE
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Post Retirement Earnings: Limit Increased by $10,000

August 22, 2026
Among the budget’s most significant provisions is the increase in the post-retirement public employment earnings limit. Effective for ...Read More - Post Retirement Earnings: Limit Increased by $10,000
Elections

2026 Primary Elections: Mass Retirees Endorsements

August 16, 2026
Mass Retirees is proud to endorse the following State Senators and State Representatives in the Massachusetts Democratic Primary Election taking ...Read More - 2026 Primary Elections: Mass Retirees Endorsements
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2025 Banner Year for Retirement Systems

August 14, 2026
3rd Consecutive Year of Strong Investment Gains Last year proved to be another banner year of investment gains for the ...Read More - 2025 Banner Year for Retirement Systems
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Mass Retirees Legislative Update: FY27 Budget Delivers Key Wins for Public Retirees

August 12, 2026
The Fiscal Year 2027 State Budget delivered several important victories for Massachusetts public retirees. Along with continued funding of the ...Read More - Mass Retirees Legislative Update: FY27 Budget Delivers Key Wins for Public Retirees
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Group Insurance Commission: Important Developments – Plan Enrollment Highlights

August 11, 2026
Annual Enrollment is often overshadowed by discussions of premium increases and benefit changes, yet it provides one of the best ...Read More - Group Insurance Commission: Important Developments – Plan Enrollment Highlights
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Returns elevate state pension fund balance to nearly $130 billion

August 10, 2026
Colin A. Young, State House News Service For the fourth time in a row, the Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management ...Read More - Returns elevate state pension fund balance to nearly $130 billion
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Healey targets premiums, drug prices in health affordability push

August 3, 2026
Alison Kuznitz, State House News Service STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2026.....Gov. Maura Healey unveiled long-promised healthcare affordability ...Read More - Healey targets premiums, drug prices in health affordability push
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Regulators approve steep health insurance premium increases

July 22, 2026
Alison Kuznitz, State House News Service STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, July 22, 2026….Nearly 700,000 Bay Staters will still see ...Read More - Regulators approve steep health insurance premium increases