Articles about Health Insurance that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees

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GIC Selects CVS & Express Scripts for Pharmacy Management

December 19, 2017
Potential 3-Year Savings May Exceed $700 Million   Potential 3-Year Savings May Exceed $700 Million   DECEMBER 19 ...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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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
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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
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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
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
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State Budget Deal Struck

July 7, 2017
Healthcare Issues Remain Unresolved JULY 7, 2017: After more than a month of negotiations, House and Senate budget conferees have ...Read More
Negotiations Continue Over FY18 State Budget

Negotiations Continue Over FY18 State Budget

July 6, 2017
3% State & Teacher COLA Awaits Final Approval JULY 6, 2017: Mass Retirees officials are closely monitoring developments on ...Read More