Articles about Health Insurance that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees
How Insurers Can Help
October 1, 2012NewsNew York Times EditorialOctober 1, 2012: Private insurance companies should be leading the way in the struggle to control health ...Read More - How Insurers Can Help
Health bill signed amid hopes for $200b in savings
August 7, 2012NewsBill builds on law passed when GOP candidate Mitt Romney was governorBoston GlobeAugust 7, 2012By Michael LevensonSix years after Governor ...Read More - Health bill signed amid hopes for $200b in savings
LEGISLATURE PASSES HEALTHCARE PAYMENT REFORM BILL
August 3, 2012NewsWill Impact GIC & Municipal Insurance PlansAUGUST 3, 2012: As the formal 2011-2012 Legislative Session drew to a close ...Read More - LEGISLATURE PASSES HEALTHCARE PAYMENT REFORM BILL
FORMAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION WINDS DOWN
July 30, 2012NewsMajor Issues To Be AddressedJULY 30, 2012: As formal activity in the 2011-2012 Legislative Session draws to a close ...Read More - FORMAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION WINDS DOWN
HEALTHCARE COMMISSION MEETS
July 18, 2012NewsProposals Begin To Take ShapeJULY 18, 2012: The Special Commission on Retiree Healthcare met for more than two hours Wednesday ...Read More - HEALTHCARE COMMISSION MEETS
RETIREE HEALTHCARE COMMISSION TO MEET
July 16, 2012NewsReform Proposals Taking ShapeJULY 16, 2012: The Special Commission on Retiree Healthcare will enter the next phase of its deliberations ...Read More - RETIREE HEALTHCARE COMMISSION TO MEET
Blue Cross plan shows reduction in spending
July 13, 2012NewsBy Liz KowalczykGlobe Staff July 11, 2012The largest private-sector effort to tame medical spending in Massachusetts appears to ...Read More - Blue Cross plan shows reduction in spending
State officials say new law has saved more than $175m in health insurance premiums for municipalities, school districts
July 11, 2012NewsJuly 11, 2012By Martin Finucane, Globe StaffMassachusetts officials said today that a new law designed to help municipalities and school ...Read More - State officials say new law has saved more than $175m in health insurance premiums for municipalities, school districts
GOVERNOR APPROVES RETIREE BUDGET AMENDMENTS
July 9, 2012News3% State & Teacher COLA On $13k Base IncludedJULY 9, 2012: On Sunday, Governor Patrick signed the $32.6 billion ...Read More - GOVERNOR APPROVES RETIREE BUDGET AMENDMENTS
HEALTHCARE COMMISSION CLOSELY WATCHED
July 2, 2012NewsTasked With Reducing Retiree Insurance CostsJULY 2012 VOICE: Retiree and labor advocates are keeping a close eye on the new ...Read More - HEALTHCARE COMMISSION CLOSELY WATCHED