Articles about Medicare that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees

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2021 Medicare Part B Premiums Remain Steady

November 6, 2020
November 6, 2020: Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the 2021 monthly Medicare Parts A and ...Read More
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Experts Expect Stronger Focus on Medicare Price Negotiation Over Drug Importation if Biden Wins

November 3, 2020
Policy experts are anticipating that a Biden presidency will likely result in the prioritization of allowing Medicare to negotiate cheaper ...Read More
SOCIAL SECURITY ANNOUNCES 1.3% COLA INCREASE FOR 2021

SOCIAL SECURITY ANNOUNCES 1.3% COLA INCREASE FOR 2021

October 15, 2020
Congress Caps 2021 Medicare Part B PremiumOctober 15, 2020: As just announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA) this ...Read More
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Ibis Telehealth Program Takes Off

September 15, 2020
Retiree Enrollment UnderwaySeptember 2020: In the July edition of the Voice, we announced a new initiative to bring telehealth services ...Read More
Tablet for Seniors Helps Identify COVID-19 Symptoms

Tablet for Seniors Helps Identify COVID-19 Symptoms

July 23, 2020
A tablet made by a Massachusetts company is using artificial intelligence to help seniors with chronic health conditions as well ...Read More
Mass Retirees Partners with Senscio Systems to Fight COVID-19

Mass Retirees Partners with Senscio Systems to Fight COVID-19

June 23, 2020
Ibis Program can help seniors to identify COVID-19 symptoms and get access to telehealth  JUNE 23, 2020 ...Read More
Don’t Fall For Medicare Scams

Don’t Fall For Medicare Scams

March 30, 2020
Beware of unsolicited requests!MARCH 30, 2020: Sadly, scammers are using COVID-19 as an opportunity to try to ...Read More
Secure retirement benefits

Secure retirement benefits

March 19, 2020
Dear Members,I hope you and your loved ones are safe and enduring this difficult time as best as you ...Read More
Keeping our members safe

Keeping our members safe

March 13, 2020
MARCH 13, 2020: We hope that you and your family are safe and doing well while our nation fights the ...Read More
It's Our Anniversary!

It’s Our Anniversary!

February 28, 2020
Welcome to the 1st Anniversary of Mass Retirees’ Facebook Friday. This week: The state GIC approves FY21 health insurance premium ...Read More