Articles about Local Insurance that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees

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No Action Taken on Life Insurance & Moratorium Fix

June 25, 2018
Formal Legislative Session Ends July 31stJUNE 25, 2018: Despite the best efforts of our legislative team, as well as ...Read More
LOCAL & TEACHER RETIREES: WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW!

LOCAL & TEACHER RETIREES: WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW!

June 19, 2018
JUNE 19, 2018: Mass Retirees is calling for your immediate help in advocating for our legislation that will permanently ...Read More
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Cigna to Buy Express Scripts in $52 Billion Health Care Deal

March 9, 2018
The health insurance giant Cigna said on Thursday that it had agreed to buy Express Scripts, the nation’s largest ...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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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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GIC Embarks on ‘Listening Tour’

December 7, 2017
Commission Seeks Retiree/Employee Input With decision time looming for the selection of insurance carriers, a pharmacy benefits manager ...Read More
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Changes to GIC Board Pass Senate

November 9, 2017
Mass Retirees & Unions Would Gain Seats  Mass Retirees & Unions Would Gain Seats NOVEMBER 9, 2017: For ...Read More
Retirees & Unions Make Case on Healthcare Protections

Retirees & Unions Make Case on Healthcare Protections

September 19, 2017
Litany of Bills Before Public Service Committee   Litany of Bills Before Public Service Committee   SEPTEMBER 19, 2017: Today ...Read More
Senate Approves Major Restructure of State GIC

Senate Approves Major Restructure of State GIC

May 24, 2017
Mass Retirees Gains Commission SeatMAY 24, 2017: Wednesday morning the Massachusetts Senate approved a major restructure of the state’s ...Read More