Health Care Affordability & Advocacy
June 16, 2026NewsTake Center Stage This Spring This spring has underscored just how rapidly the health care landscape continues to evolve — and ...Read More - Health Care Affordability & Advocacy
Legislative & Budget Activity
June 16, 2026NewsPicks Up on Beacon Hill As the Legislature moves toward the close of formal sessions later this summer, activity surrounding ...Read More - Legislative & Budget Activity
Group Insurance Commission: Important New Developments
June 14, 2026NewsGIC’s Glp-1 Changes & Medicare’s New “Bridge” Program WHAT MEMBERS NEED TO KNOW Major changes are coming ...Read More - Group Insurance Commission: Important New Developments
Supreme Court Allows CMS Program to Continue Unabated
June 12, 2026NewsSince 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
Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Progressing
June 12, 2026NewsEarlier 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
Connarton Wins in Landslide
June 9, 2026Breaking NewsElected 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
Association Healthcare Survey Highlights Member Experience
April 14, 2026NewsIn 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
Changes to BCBS Labor Affairs Team: Steve Dion Named Director
April 14, 2026NewsAs 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
Retirement Boards Elections & Appointments
April 14, 2026NewsAdams- 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
Municipal Health Insurance: Major Developments
April 9, 2026NewsChallenges 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