Articles about Local Insurance that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees
Health insurance news to start FY25
June 28, 2024News, Weekly News UpdateWeekly News Update: June 28, 2024 In addition to this week’s update being the last for the month of ...Read More - Health insurance news to start FY25
Steward Outlines Process To Sell, Auction Hospitals
May 16, 2024News, From the MediaBids For Mass. Hospitals Would Be Due June 24 Colin A. Young, State House News Service STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, MAY ...Read More - Steward Outlines Process To Sell, Auction Hospitals
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 - As Healthcare Costs Rise GIC Opts Not to Cost Shift
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 - REMINDER: UniCare is now Wellpoint
Seeking your thoughts on medical marijuana
April 12, 2024Weekly News Update, News, Breaking NewsBefore jumping to the topic of this week’s message, we want to first update you on positive developments surrounding ...Read More - Seeking your thoughts on medical marijuana
No Deductible & Copay Increases
March 25, 2024NewsGood news came by way of the state’s Group Insurance Commission (GIC), which announced at the January commission meeting ...Read More - No Deductible & Copay Increases
Medicare Buy-in: Local Update
March 25, 2024NewsCalling on State to Implement Program More local retirees will be participating in the Medicare Buy-In program next year ...Read More - Medicare Buy-in: Local Update
Local Insurance Developments
March 25, 2024NewsMNHG Insurance Pool Discontinuing Benefits For decades, we’ve highlighted the important role that joint purchasing groups (JPGs) have played ...Read More - Local Insurance Developments
Medicare: Turning 65
January 5, 2024NewsA Review of Required Medicare Enrollment & Eligibility One of the most common questions we receive from members is regarding ...Read More - Medicare: Turning 65
Healthcare Focus of Fall Forums
January 5, 2024NewsAssociation Officials Participated As you know, public retiree health insurance and healthcare policy are major focuses of Mass Retirees. Awareness ...Read More - Healthcare Focus of Fall Forums