House Approves Largest COLA Increase Since 1992

House Approves Largest COLA Increase Since 1992

April 27, 2022,
Local Retirement Systems Empowered to Increase COLA Up To 5% APRIL 27, 2022: Today, the Massachusetts House of ...Read More - House Approves Largest COLA Increase Since 1992
COLA improvements pending before House

COLA improvements pending before House

April 22, 2022,
APRIL 22, 2022: After nearly a year of preparation by our Association, debate is about to begin in the House ...Read More - COLA improvements pending before House
House FY23 Budget Contains 3% State and Teacher COLA

House FY23 Budget Contains 3% State and Teacher COLA

April 19, 2022,
Amendments Filed to Improve COLA Benefits APRIL 19, 2022: On Wednesday the House released their version of the ...Read More - House FY23 Budget Contains 3% State and Teacher COLA
Very exciting news to share

Very exciting news to share

April 8, 2022,
Weekly Update 4/8/2022: It is always a great day when we can share good news with our ...Read More - Very exciting news to share
GIC launches health plan procurement process

GIC launches health plan procurement process

April 1, 2022,
Weekly Update 4/1/2022: Every five years the state’s Group Insurance Commission (GIC) is required to rebid ...Read More - GIC launches health plan procurement process
Striking a deal on WEP reform

Striking a deal on WEP reform

March 18, 2022,
Weekly Update 3/18/2022: Well over half of our membership are impacted by the Social Security WEP law ...Read More - Striking a deal on WEP reform
Unicare

UNICARE’S INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO BETTER HEALTH CARE

March 10, 2022
The Shift to Whole Person HealthMarch 2022 Voice:  As healthcare costs have continued to rise, a major focus of ...Read More - UNICARE’S INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO BETTER HEALTH CARE
GIC Announces FY23 Plan Design & Premiums

GIC Announces FY23 Plan Design & Premiums

March 3, 2022,
Popular UniCare OME Plan to Increase 1.3%March 3, 2022: The state’s Group Insurance Commission held their ...Read More - GIC Announces FY23 Plan Design & Premiums
Mass Retirees Calls For Divestment from Russia

Mass Retirees Calls For Divestment from Russia

March 3, 2022,
Supports Moves by Treasurer Goldberg & Legislature to ActMarch 2, 2022: In the wake of Russia’s ongoing invasion ...Read More - Mass Retirees Calls For Divestment from Russia
Pension Fund Gains Added $70 Billion Over 10 Years

Pension Fund Gains Added $70 Billion Over 10 Years

February 17, 2022,
February 17, 2022: The state's pension fund has gained $70.6 billion over the past decade, exceeding its targets ...Read More - Pension Fund Gains Added $70 Billion Over 10 Years