Articles about Health Insurance that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees
Outrage Builds Over GIC Plan Consolidation
January 19, 2018NewsHarvard Pilgrim & Fallon Dropped; Tufts Now Medicare Only JANUARY 19, 2018: Thursday, the state’s Group Insurance Commission ...Read More - Outrage Builds Over GIC Plan Consolidation
GIC To Select Health Plans
January 16, 2018NewsVote Scheduled Thursday 1/18 Read More - GIC To Select Health Plans
Retirees & Unions Call For Balance on State Insurance Board
January 9, 2018NewsLegislature Eyes Changing GIC CompesitionIf legislative action this fall is any indication, 2018 may finally be the year when Mass ...Read More - Retirees & Unions Call For Balance on State Insurance Board
Decision Time For GIC
January 9, 2018NewsAffordability Subcommittee CreatedFollowing months of discussion and review, the State’s Group Insurance Commission (GIC) is expected to decide on ...Read More - Decision Time For GIC
2018 Marks Medicare Part B Increase For Many Retirees
January 9, 2018NewsStandard Monthly Payment Now $134With the official news this fall that Social Security would be paying a 2.0% COLA ...Read More - 2018 Marks Medicare Part B Increase For Many Retirees
National News: Public Sector Health Plans Meet
January 9, 2018NewsShare Ideas on Quality & Cost ContainmentIn early November, the Association took part in the 13th Annual Conference of the ...Read More - National News: Public Sector Health Plans Meet
Quincy Leaving the GIC
January 8, 2018NewsEnrolling in Blue CrossAfter nine years, the City of Quincy has notified the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) that it will ...Read More - Quincy Leaving the GIC
GIC To Hold 9 Public Hearings Across MA
January 5, 2018NewsFrom January 19th – 29thJANAURY 5, 2018: Responding to calls for increased transparency and openness to public input, the state’s ...Read More - GIC To Hold 9 Public Hearings Across MA
GIC Selects CVS & Express Scripts for Pharmacy Management
December 19, 2017NewsPotential 3-Year Savings May Exceed $700 Million Read More - GIC Selects CVS & Express Scripts for Pharmacy Management
Health Insurance Bids Now Under Review
December 11, 2017NewsRetirees 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


