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

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GIC DEADLINE EXTENDED

June 20, 2012
Peabody & Orange Eye January EntryJUNE 20, 2012: A newly enacted change to insurance law has opened the door for ...Read More
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HEALTH INSURANCE INCREASE LOWER IN FY13

June 11, 2012
State's 1.43% Bucks TrendMAY 2012 VOICE: With national health costs struggling to stay below 100% increases and our ...Read More
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GOVERNOR APPROVES LIMIT TO GIC CHANGES

June 10, 2012
Prohibits Mid-Year Copayment/Deductible IncreasesMAY 2012 VOICE: Following through on a commitment made during the Municipal Health Care Reform ...Read More
ASSOCIATION DEFENDS RETIREE HEALTHCARE BENEFITS

ASSOCIATION DEFENDS RETIREE HEALTHCARE BENEFITS

June 1, 2012
Presents Report To Special CommissionJUNE 1, 2012: The Special Commission on Retiree Healthcare held its second meeting on Thursday, May ...Read More
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BUDGET DEBATE UNDERWAY IN HOUSE

April 25, 2012
3% COLA Approved & GIC Rates MaintainedAPRIL 25, 2012: This week, debate is underway in the House of Representatives over ...Read More
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GIC STATE RETIREES & SURVIVORS UNDER MEDICARE

April 18, 2012
OME Rates ClarifiedAPRIL 18, 2012: For the overwhelming majority of Medicare eligible retirees insured through the state’s Group Insurance ...Read More
COMMISSION FOCUSES ON HEALTHCARE FINANCES

COMMISSION FOCUSES ON HEALTHCARE FINANCES

April 6, 2012
Recent Insurance & Pension Reforms May Lower CostsAPRIL 6, 2012: On Thursday, the Special Commission to Study Retiree Healthcare held ...Read More
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HEALTH CARE COMMISSION GETS UNDERWAY

April 3, 2012
Focus On Retiree Insurance CostAPRIL 3, 2012: As we have previously reported, the Association will take part in the Special ...Read More
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GIC ANNUAL ENROLLMENT APRIL 9 – MAY 7

March 19, 2012
15 Statewide Health Fairs ScheduledMARCH 19, 2012: The Commonwealth’s Group Insurance Commission will hold its annual Open Enrollment period ...Health Fairs