Articles about the State GIC that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees

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Retired Municipal Teacher Reform Legislation Filed

March 16, 2018
Mass Retirees Urges Quick Action March 16, 2018: Prompted by Mass Retirees’ calls for reform of the Group Insurance Commission ...Read More - Retired Municipal Teacher Reform Legislation Filed
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Cigna to Buy Express Scripts in $52 Billion Health Care Deal

March 9, 2018
The health insurance giant Cigna said on Thursday that it had agreed to buy Express Scripts, the nation’s largest ...Read More - Cigna to Buy Express Scripts in $52 Billion Health Care Deal
GIC Health Plan Rates Hold Steady For FY19

GIC Health Plan Rates Hold Steady For FY19

February 22, 2018
Many Retirees Will See Lower PremiumsFebruary 22, 2018: Today, the state’s Group Insurance Commission (GIC) approved health plan premiums ...Read More - GIC Health Plan Rates Hold Steady For FY19
GIC To Announce Insurance Premiums Thursday

GIC To Announce Insurance Premiums Thursday

February 21, 2018
No Major Increases or Changes Expected FEBRUARY 21, 2018: The state’s Group Insurance Commission (GIC) is scheduled to meet ...Read More - GIC To Announce Insurance Premiums Thursday
GIC Seeks Options For RMT Enrollees

GIC Seeks Options For RMT Enrollees

February 12, 2018
Teachers’ Program Dates to 1972 Mass Retirees and teacher union officials are urging the GIC to seek ways to expand ...Read More - GIC Seeks Options For RMT Enrollees
GIC 2018 Open Enrollment April 4 – May 2

GIC 2018 Open Enrollment April 4 – May 2

February 9, 2018
13 Health Fairs Scheduled Across MassachusettsThe state’s Group Insurance Commission has set April 4 through May 2, 2018 as ...Read More - GIC 2018 Open Enrollment April 4 – May 2
GIC Sets FY19 Health Benefit Design

GIC Sets FY19 Health Benefit Design

February 8, 2018
No Increases In Copays & DeductiblesFEBRUARY 8, 2018: The state’s Group Insurance Commission has unanimously approved health insurance ...Read More - GIC Sets FY19 Health Benefit Design
GIC VOTES 12 2 TO UNDO HEALTH PLAN CONSOLIDATION

GIC VOTES 12-2 TO UNDO HEALTH PLAN CONSOLIDATION

February 1, 2018
Upending a controversial move to cut three carriers from the health insurance menu available to public employees, the Group Insurance ...Read More - GIC VOTES 12-2 TO UNDO HEALTH PLAN CONSOLIDATION