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How Much Are Retirees Paying For Health Care?

September 23, 2016
GIC Report Sheds Light on Out-of-Pocket CostsSEPTEMBER 2016 VOICE: What our members are paying out-of-pocket, including ...
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Local GIC Enrollment

September 21, 2016
Almost Doubled in Five YearsSEPTEMBER 2016 VOICE: According to a recent analysis by the Group Insurance Commission (GIC), municipal enrollment ...
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Legislature Extends Municipal Retiree Insurance Moratorium

August 1, 2016
Association & Labor Leaders Work Through Weekend AUGUST 1, 2016: With just 9 minutes remaining in the formal legislative session ...
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Retiree Insurance Moratorium Vote Pending

July 29, 2016
As Legislature Convenes Rare Weekend Session JULY 29, 2016: Our legislative team will be at work on Beacon Hill through ...
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WEP Reform Moves Forward on Bumpy Road

July 18, 2016
Disagreement Among Advocates Raises Concern JULY 18, 2016: A week that began with the promise of legislation reforming the Social ...
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Making Social Security fair for all

July 13, 2016
Let's Fix The WEP Law NowBy Reps. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) and Richard Neal (D-Mass.) Let's Fix ...
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Governor Baker Vetoes Municipal Retiree Insurance Protection

July 8, 2016
Legislative Override SoughtJULY 8, 2016: Despite wide bipartisan legislative support, Governor Charlie Baker vetoed the two-year extension of the ...
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Legislature Extends Municipal Insurance Moratorium

June 30, 2016
Retiree Insurance Reform Likely Topic in 2017-18 SessionJUNE 30, 2016: On the final day of Fiscal Year 2016, the ...
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Work Continues on WEP Reform

June 28, 2016
Association Officials Visit Capitol HillJUNE 27, 2016: With just three weeks to go before the US Congress breaks for its ...
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Legislature Considers Retiree Insurance Moratorium Extension

June 21, 2016
Protects Municipal Retirees and Teachers From Unfair Rate Increases JUNE 21, 2016: Members are asked to contact their Massachusetts State ...