Articles about Medicare that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees

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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 - Health Insurance Bids Now Under Review
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Silver Script: Frequently Asked Questions

December 9, 2017
Beginning this past July 1, the GIC’s SilverScript prescription drug program has expanded its enrollment. In addition to OME ...Read More - Silver Script: Frequently Asked Questions
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SOCIAL SECURITY TO INCREASE BY 2%

October 17, 2017
Medicare Part B Also Expected To RiseOctober 17, 2017: It’s now official. Just yesterday the Social Security Administration (SSA ...Read More - SOCIAL SECURITY TO INCREASE BY 2%
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How Trump May Remake Medicare

December 9, 2016
Howard Gleckman,  Forbes ContributorDuring his presidential campaign, Donald Trump was largely silent on Medicare, though he often suggested he ...Read More - How Trump May Remake Medicare
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Legislature Considers Retiree Insurance Moratorium Extension

June 21, 2016
Protects Municipal Retirees and Teachers From Unfair Rate Increases JUNE 21, 2016: Members are asked to contact their Massachusetts State ...Read More - Legislature Considers Retiree Insurance Moratorium Extension
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Federal Budget Deal Averts Medicare Disaster

February 20, 2016
Mass. Officials Play Central RoleJANUARY 2016 VOICE: A major budget deal between the White House and Congress has come to ...Read More - Federal Budget Deal Averts Medicare Disaster
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GIC OME Subscribers: Do Not Opt Out of SilverScript Plan

November 22, 2015
Only Impacts Certain Medicare EnrolleesNOVEMBER 21, 2015: Members who are insured under the state Group Insurance Commission’s (GIC) Option ...Read More - GIC OME Subscribers: Do Not Opt Out of SilverScript Plan