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LEGISLATURE APPROVES 3% STATE/TEACHER COLA

July 1, 2013
Systems On Track For July PaymentJULY 1, 2013: The House and Senate approved a full 3% COLA on a $13 ...Read More - LEGISLATURE APPROVES 3% STATE/TEACHER COLA
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WARREN, CAPUANO & KENNEDY JOIN RENEWED FIGHT

June 21, 2013
WEP/GPO REPEAL Bill Filed in SenateJUNE 21, 2013: Members impacted by either the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) or Government ...Read More - WARREN, CAPUANO & KENNEDY JOIN RENEWED FIGHT
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ASSOCIATION JOINS INSURANCE ADVISORY GROUP

June 19, 2013
Focus On Municipal HealthcareJUNE 19, 2013: The Association has joined Fallon Community Health Plan’s Municipal Advisory Group, which brings ...Read More - ASSOCIATION JOINS INSURANCE ADVISORY GROUP
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BILL WOULD ALLOW FREE REIGN ON DENTAL PRICING

June 13, 2013
Association Opposes ‘Anti-Consumer’ ProposalJUNE 13, 2013: A bill that would allow dentists to negate contractual agreements with insurance companies ...Read More - BILL WOULD ALLOW FREE REIGN ON DENTAL PRICING
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SUPPORT GROWS FOR WEP/GPO REPEAL BILL

June 11, 2013
JUNE 11, 2013: Support for the recently filed H.R. 1795 has grown to 61 cosponsors over the five week ...Read More - SUPPORT GROWS FOR WEP/GPO REPEAL BILL
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What’s Next for Social Security?

June 9, 2013
New York TimesEditorial BoardThe trustees of Social Security recently reported that the retirement system can pay full benefits until 2035 ...Read More - What’s Next for Social Security?
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Is Obamacare Too Complicated to Succeed?

May 30, 2013
The Affordable Care Act has been under siege since before it even had a name. Some on the right saw ...Read More - Is Obamacare Too Complicated to Succeed?
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SENATE BUDGET INCLUDES 3% STATE & TEACHERS’ COLA

May 24, 2013
GIC Contribution Percent Intact For State RetireesMay 24, 2013: There are no unwelcome surprises for retirees and survivors in the ...Read More - SENATE BUDGET INCLUDES 3% STATE & TEACHERS’ COLA
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A Grand Bargain For Social Security Reform?

May 24, 2013
WEP/GPO Compromise SoughtMAY 2013 VOICE: As President Obama and Congressional Leaders search for a means to address the current ...Read More - A Grand Bargain For Social Security Reform?
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GIC Rates Again Beat Trends

May 20, 2013
3.5% Increase Below State National AveragesMAY 2013 VOICE: Once again the state’s Group Insurance Commission (GIC) has been ...Read More - GIC Rates Again Beat Trends