Health care in Massachusetts is in need of reform
May 15, 2024News, From the Media, Breaking NewsIt is the Legislature’s responsibility to ensure that what happened with Steward Health Care never happens again in Massachusetts ...Read More
Social Security Subcommittee Hearing on the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset Testimony
April 30, 2024News, Breaking NewsApril 16, 2024: Official testimony submitted to the House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith, Ranking Member Richard ...Read More
WEP/GPO Hearing Rundown
April 19, 2024News, Breaking NewsApril 19, 2024: The following is Mass Retirees analysis of the April 16, 2024 Congressional hearing on the Social Security ...Read More
Special Alert: WEP/GPO hearing scheduled
April 12, 2024News, Breaking NewsA Congressional hearing on the Social Security WEP and GPO has been scheduled for this coming Tuesday, April 16, at ...Read More
As Healthcare Costs Rise GIC Opts Not to Cost Shift
April 12, 2024NewsHealth insurance premiums under the state’s Group Insurance Commission are increasing for FY25. While increased costs are most certainly ...Read More
REMINDER: UniCare is now Wellpoint
April 12, 2024NewsAs we reported in March, UniCare has changed its name to Wellpoint. The change will take effect on July 1 ...Read More
Strong Performance by Commonwealth’s Pension Fund
April 12, 2024NewsPositive news on 2023 investment returns has been reported from the Commonwealth’s pension fund, PRIT (Pension Reserves Investment Trust ...Read More
PERAC: Bill Keefe Succeeds John Parsons
April 12, 2024NewsNew Executive Director For Pension Oversight Agency After a comprehensive search process by the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC ...Read More
Veterans’ Legislation: Special Recognition of Their Military Service:
April 12, 2024NewsIt is no surprise that many of those who have served our country in the armed services seek employment in ...Read More
State Retirement Board Commences Estimated First Payments
April 12, 2024NewsPerseverance can lead to success. And, that’s particularly true when looking at Association President Frank Valeri’s tenure as ...Read More