Articles about Health Insurance that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees

One Million More Eligible for Vaccine on Thursday

One Million More Eligible for Vaccine on Thursday

February 17, 2021
Baker: High-Volume Sites Will Speed ProcessKatie Lannan -  State House News ServiceFebruary 17, 2021: Massachusetts will roughly double ...Read More
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Baker says adults 75 and over are eligible to get vaccinated for COVID-19 starting Feb. 1; people 65 and over will be moved up

January 25, 2021,
Move comes amid outcry over slow pace of vaccine rollout By Robert Weisman and Travis Andersen Globe Staff,Updated January ...Read More
FY21 STATE BUDGET SENT TO GOVERNOR

FY21 STATE BUDGET SENT TO GOVERNOR

December 4, 2020
Includes State/Teachers’ 3% COLA & Extends Retiree Work WaiverDecember 4, 2020: House and Senate leaders completed work on ...Read More
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2021 Medicare Part B Premiums Remain Steady

November 6, 2020
November 6, 2020: Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the 2021 monthly Medicare Parts A and ...Read More
SOCIAL SECURITY ANNOUNCES 1.3% COLA INCREASE FOR 2021

SOCIAL SECURITY ANNOUNCES 1.3% COLA INCREASE FOR 2021

October 15, 2020
Congress Caps 2021 Medicare Part B PremiumOctober 15, 2020: As just announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA) this ...Read More
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Ibis Telehealth Program Takes Off

September 15, 2020
Retiree Enrollment UnderwaySeptember 2020: In the July edition of the Voice, we announced a new initiative to bring telehealth services ...Read More
Tablet for Seniors Helps Identify COVID-19 Symptoms

Tablet for Seniors Helps Identify COVID-19 Symptoms

July 23, 2020
A tablet made by a Massachusetts company is using artificial intelligence to help seniors with chronic health conditions as well ...Read More
Mass Retirees Partners with Senscio Systems to Fight COVID-19

Mass Retirees Partners with Senscio Systems to Fight COVID-19

June 23, 2020
Ibis Program can help seniors to identify COVID-19 symptoms and get access to telehealth  JUNE 23, 2020 ...Read More