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Supreme Court Allows CMS Program to Continue Unabated

June 12, 2026
Since the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was enacted in 2022, we have been reporting on the campaign in the ...Read More - Supreme Court Allows CMS Program to Continue Unabated
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Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Progressing

June 12, 2026
Earlier this year (January Voice) we reported on the status of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program that is administered ...Read More - Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Progressing
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Connarton Wins in Landslide

June 9, 2026
Elected to State’s PRIM Board Mass Retirees Treasurer Joseph Connarton has secured a landslide victory to represent his fellow ...Read More - Connarton Wins in Landslide
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Association Healthcare Survey Highlights Member Experience

April 14, 2026
In February, the Association conducted an online healthcare survey to better understand members’ experiences with insurance coverage, healthcare access, and ...Read More - Association Healthcare Survey Highlights Member Experience
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Changes to BCBS Labor Affairs Team: Steve Dion Named Director

April 14, 2026
As longtime Mass Retirees members know, the Association’s close working relationship with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts ...Read More - Changes to BCBS Labor Affairs Team: Steve Dion Named Director
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Retirement Boards Elections & Appointments

April 14, 2026
Adams- Retired Selectman George Haddad was declared reelected to the Adams Retirement Board as he was the only candidate nominated ...Read More - Retirement Boards Elections & Appointments
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Municipal Health Insurance: Major Developments

April 9, 2026
Challenges Growing For Local Plans Coalition Bargaining Remains Mass Retirees Priority Rising premiums are placing significant financial strain on regional ...Read More - Municipal Health Insurance: Major Developments
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Mass Retirees COLA Reform Initiative

April 9, 2026
Key Proposals Highlighted STATE & TEACHERS’ RETIREMENT SYSTEMS: Note: The first four of the Association proposals listed below are reflective ...Read More - Mass Retirees COLA Reform Initiative
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Time to Share Pension Investment Success

April 8, 2026,
12.6% Return Beats 7% Benchmark for 3rd Straight Year For the 3rd straight year, the Commonwealth’s Pension Reserves ...Read More - Time to Share Pension Investment Success
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Elect Joe Connarton for PRIM Board

April 8, 2026
As President of the Mass Retirees Association, I am honored to announce our endorsement of Joseph Connarton to represent State ...Read More - Elect Joe Connarton for PRIM Board