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Mass Retirees Legislative Update: Several Association Bills Heard by Public Service

October 27, 2023
Back 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
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In a first, Mass. AFL-CIO set to elect a woman to the top job

September 29, 2023
With 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
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HPC Pressing For Health Care Cost Control Overhaul

September 13, 2023,
Prices, 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
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Our focus this fall

September 8, 2023
September 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
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WEP & GPO: Who Opposes Full Repeal and Why?

August 14, 2023
In 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?
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GIC Simplifies Hearing Aid Benefit Design

August 14, 2023
Maximum $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
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Mass Retirees Annual COLA Update

August 14, 2023
Base 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
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Reminder: Mygiclink for GIC Retirees

August 14, 2023
View and Update Your GIC Benefits Using MyGICLink Exactly one year ago (September 2022 Voice), we announced that the state ...Read More - Reminder: Mygiclink for GIC Retirees
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2022-2023 Meeting Season Comes to a Close

August 14, 2023
With Early Summer Area Meetings Before we begin the 2023-2024 Meeting Season with our September Annual Meeting (see page ...Read More - 2022-2023 Meeting Season Comes to a Close