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Cancer Prevention Takes Center Stage At Retirement Conference

January 9, 2018
Firefighters Focus on PreventionTwice a year the Mass. Association of Contributory Retirement Systems (MACRS) holds educational conferences designed to enhance ...Read More
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Celebrating Fifty Years: 1968 – 2018

January 9, 2018
The New Year brings extra reason to celebrate for Mass Retirees members, as 2018 marks the Fiftieth Anniversary of our ...Read More
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Quincy Leaving the GIC

January 8, 2018
Enrolling in Blue CrossAfter nine years, the City of Quincy has notified the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) that it will ...Read More
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GIC To Hold 9 Public Hearings Across MA

January 5, 2018
From January 19th – 29thJANAURY 5, 2018: Responding to calls for increased transparency and openness to public input, the state’s ...Read More
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Impact of Federal Tax Law on Retirees Under Review

December 21, 2017
Passage May Clear Path For WEP Reform DECEMBER 21, 2017: Now that Congress has passed and President Trump has ...Read More
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Legislative Spotlight on Healthcare

December 12, 2017
Litany of Bills Before Public Service CommitteeAt its first public hearing kicking off the fall legislative calendar, the Joint Committee ...Read More
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Health Insurance Bids Now Under Review

December 11, 2017
Retirees Caution Against Cost Shifts & Benefit ErosionThe September edition of the Voice not only captured the attention of Association ...Read More
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High Deductible Plans No Longer Just An Idea

December 10, 2017
Now Being Offered LocallyFor sometime, we’ve spoken about high deductible plans,” according to Association official Shawn Duhamel. “These are ...Read More
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Silver Script: Frequently Asked Questions

December 9, 2017
Beginning this past July 1, the GIC’s SilverScript prescription drug program has expanded its enrollment. In addition to OME ...Read More