Articles about the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees

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COLA amendment 808

April 21, 2023, ,
April 21, 2023: As we reported last week, your Association has filed one amendment to the FY24 State Budget proposal ...Read More - COLA amendment 808
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COLA News

April 7, 2023,
Positive Developments Continue StatewideWhen it comes to the local COLA (Cost-of-Living-Adjustment), there has been a tremendous amount ...Read More - COLA News
Governor Healey Files First Budget Proposal

Governor Healey Files First Budget Proposal

March 1, 2023,
Expands Pension Funding & Proposes 3% COLAWEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023: Governor Maura Healey has filed her first state budget ...Read More - Governor Healey Files First Budget Proposal
Local COLA News

Local COLA News

February 24, 2023,
WEEKLY REPORT FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023: Between the President’s Day holiday and school vacation week, there is not ...Read More - Local COLA News
CPI hits 8 7%

CPI hits 8.7%

October 14, 2022, ,
October 14, 2022: Thursday morning’s announcement by the Social Security Administration of an 8.7% COLA increase for 2023 ...Read More - CPI hits 8.7%
Retirees were heard

Retirees were heard

September 9, 2022, ,
9/9/22 Weekly Update: By CEO Shawn DuhamelBefore I jump into the news of the week, let me ...Read More - Retirees were heard
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5% COLA For State and Teacher Retirees: Local Option Pending in Senate

September 1, 2022
September 2022 Voice: During the summer of 2021, as serious signs of inflation began to become evident, Mass Retirees ...Read More - 5% COLA For State and Teacher Retirees: Local Option Pending in Senate
5% COLA approved by legislature

5% COLA approved by legislature

July 22, 2022,
Awaits Approval By Governor BakerBy: Shawn Duhamel, Chief Executive OfficerMass Retirees AssociationOur efforts to pass a 5% COLA for ...Read More - 5% COLA approved by legislature
Legislature Approves 5% COLA With Local Option

Legislature Approves 5% COLA With Local Option

July 18, 2022,
Budget Measure Now Before Governor BakerJULY 18, 2022: Late Sunday evening, House and Senate budget negotiators unveiled a compromise ...Read More - Legislature Approves 5% COLA With Local Option
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