CPI hits 8 7%

CPI hits 8.7%

October 14, 2022, ,
October 14, 2022: Thursday morning’s announcement by the Social Security Administration of an 8.7% COLA increase for 2023 ...Read More - CPI hits 8.7%
New developments with Social Security

New developments with Social Security

September 23, 2022,
September 23, 2022: This week brought major developments in the nationwide fight to repeal or reform the Social Security WEP ...Read More - New developments with Social Security
Retirees were heard

Retirees were heard

September 9, 2022, ,
9/9/22 Weekly Update: By CEO Shawn DuhamelBefore I jump into the news of the week, let me ...Read More - Retirees were heard
Legislation3

5% COLA For State and Teacher Retirees: Local Option Pending in Senate

September 1, 2022
September 2022 Voice: During the summer of 2021, as serious signs of inflation began to become evident, Mass Retirees ...Read More - 5% COLA For State and Teacher Retirees: Local Option Pending in Senate
Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Cut Prescription Drug Prices

Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Cut Prescription Drug Prices

August 8, 2022,
The U.S. Senate passed a historic budget bill on Aug. 7 that would help millions of Medicare enrollees better ...Read More - Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Cut Prescription Drug Prices
The truth about the WEP & GPO

The truth about the WEP & GPO

August 5, 2022, ,
8/5/2022 Weekly Update: While the bulk of today’s (long and detailed) email is on the status of ...Read More - The truth about the WEP & GPO
5% COLA approved by legislature

5% COLA approved by legislature

July 22, 2022,
Awaits Approval By Governor BakerBy: Shawn Duhamel, Chief Executive OfficerMass Retirees AssociationOur efforts to pass a 5% COLA for ...Read More - 5% COLA approved by legislature
Legislature Approves 5% COLA With Local Option

Legislature Approves 5% COLA With Local Option

July 18, 2022,
Budget Measure Now Before Governor BakerJULY 18, 2022: Late Sunday evening, House and Senate budget negotiators unveiled a compromise ...Read More - Legislature Approves 5% COLA With Local Option
Governor Signs Post Retirement Work “Waiver” Law

Governor Signs Post Retirement Work “Waiver” Law

June 11, 2022,
No Hour & Income Restrictions for Non-Disability Retirees In Public Service During 2022June 10, 2022: Governor Charlie Baker ...Read More - Governor Signs Post Retirement Work “Waiver” Law