Tax Relief Becoming Law
October 27, 2023NewsIncludes Major Provisions Benefiting Retirees While the legislation awaits the governor’s signature at press time, there’s no question ...Read More - Tax Relief Becoming Law
State & Teacher Cola Base At Crossroads
October 27, 2023News1996 Reform Serves as Blueprint for Improvements Just over a quarter century ago state-wide policy for the cost-of ...Read More - State & Teacher Cola Base At Crossroads
Mass Retirees Legislative Update: Several Association Bills Heard by Public Service
October 27, 2023NewsBack from the August break, the Legislature resumed work on legislation for the current session. Various conference committees resumed meetings ...Read More - Mass Retirees Legislative Update: Several Association Bills Heard by Public Service
Public Service Committee Hearing Schedule for Three Mass Retirees Bills
October 26, 2023News, Breaking NewsThe Joint Committee on Public Service will hold a hearing on Tuesday, October 31st at 10 a.m. at the ...Read More - Public Service Committee Hearing Schedule for Three Mass Retirees Bills
In a first, Mass. AFL-CIO set to elect a woman to the top job
September 29, 2023From the MediaWith a rise in female labor leaders, union priorities expand By Katie Johnston Boston Globe Staff Most mornings, Chrissy Lynch ...Read More - In a first, Mass. AFL-CIO set to elect a woman to the top job
HPC Pressing For Health Care Cost Control Overhaul
September 13, 2023From the Media, Breaking NewsPrices, Costs to Consumers Heading "In The Wrong Direction," Seltz Says By Chris Lisinski, State House News Service SEPTEMBER 13 ...Read More - HPC Pressing For Health Care Cost Control Overhaul
Our focus this fall
September 8, 2023Weekly News UpdateSeptember 8, 2023: Happy September! Our weekly Mass Retirees news updates are back. After a short Labor Day break, we ...Read More - Our focus this fall
WEP & GPO: Who Opposes Full Repeal and Why?
August 14, 2023NewsIn recent years one aspect of the debate surrounding the Social Security WEP and GPO laws has been the issue ...Read More - WEP & GPO: Who Opposes Full Repeal and Why?
GIC Simplifies Hearing Aid Benefit Design
August 14, 2023NewsMaximum $1,700 Benefit For Each Ear Beginning this July, the GIC’s Medicare and non-Medicare/active plans, with ...Read More - GIC Simplifies Hearing Aid Benefit Design
Mass Retirees Annual COLA Update
August 14, 2023NewsBase increases & fy23 5% COLA For FY24, Mass Retirees is pleased to report that all 102 local retirement boards ...Read More - Mass Retirees Annual COLA Update