Articles about Health Insurance that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees
High Deductible Plans No Longer Just An Idea
December 10, 2017NewsNow Being Offered LocallyFor sometime, we’ve spoken about high deductible plans,” according to Association official Shawn Duhamel. “These are ...Read More
Silver Script: Frequently Asked Questions
December 9, 2017NewsBeginning this past July 1, the GIC’s SilverScript prescription drug program has expanded its enrollment. In addition to OME ...Read More
GIC Embarks on ‘Listening Tour’
December 7, 2017NewsCommission Seeks Retiree/Employee Input With decision time looming for the selection of insurance carriers, a pharmacy benefits manager ...Read More
Changes to GIC Board Pass Senate
November 9, 2017NewsMass Retirees & Unions Would Gain Seats Read More
SOCIAL SECURITY TO INCREASE BY 2%
October 17, 2017NewsMedicare 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
September 19, 2017NewsLitany of Bills Before Public Service Committee Read More
State Budget Deal Struck
July 7, 2017NewsHealthcare 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
July 6, 2017News3% State & Teacher COLA Awaits Final Approval JULY 6, 2017: Mass Retirees officials are closely monitoring developments on ...Read More
Retirees Fight For a Voice on Group Insurance Commission
June 21, 2017NewsFate Rests With House/Senate Budget ConfereesJUNE 21, 2017: Members who are insured under the state’s Group Insurance Commission ...Read More
Senate Approves Major Restructure of State GIC
May 24, 2017NewsMass Retirees Gains Commission SeatMAY 24, 2017: Wednesday morning the Massachusetts Senate approved a major restructure of the state’s ...Read More