Articles about Legislation that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees.
Mass Retirees Featured at MACRS Annual Conference
August 25, 2026NewsHealth insurance continues to be one of the most significant issues facing public retirees and the retirement systems that serve ...Read More - Mass Retirees Featured at MACRS Annual Conference
Healey Signs Cola Reform Into Law
August 24, 2026NewsLandmark Change to Benefit Generations of Retirees The past two years have brought a series of big wins for Massachusetts ...Read More - Healey Signs Cola Reform Into Law
Post Retirement Earnings: Limit Increased by $10,000
August 22, 2026NewsAmong the budget’s most significant provisions is the increase in the post-retirement public employment earnings limit. Effective for ...Read More - Post Retirement Earnings: Limit Increased by $10,000
Mass Retirees Legislative Update: FY27 Budget Delivers Key Wins for Public Retirees
August 12, 2026NewsThe Fiscal Year 2027 State Budget delivered several important victories for Massachusetts public retirees. Along with continued funding of the ...Read More - Mass Retirees Legislative Update: FY27 Budget Delivers Key Wins for Public Retirees
Legislature passes COLA Reform & Earnings Increase
July 1, 2026Breaking NewsThis evening, the House and Senate approved both our COLA Reform initiative and an increase in the post-retirement earnings ...Read More - Legislature passes COLA Reform & Earnings Increase
Latest Federal News from the Roundtable
June 21, 2026Breaking NewsPublic Sector Healthcare Roundtable: June 21, 2026: Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Advances Bills to Improve Health Care ...Read More - Latest Federal News from the Roundtable
Senate Approves Post Retirement Earnings Limits
June 16, 2026Breaking NewsMass Police Association Initiated Amendment The State Senate has approved an increase in post-retirement work earnings limits. If passed ...Read More - Senate Approves Post Retirement Earnings Limits
Legislative & Budget Activity
June 16, 2026NewsPicks Up on Beacon Hill As the Legislature moves toward the close of formal sessions later this summer, activity surrounding ...Read More - Legislative & Budget Activity
Time to Share Pension Investment Success
April 8, 2026Breaking News, News12.6% Return Beats 7% Benchmark for 3rd Straight Year For the 3rd straight year, the Commonwealth’s Pension Reserves ...Read More - Time to Share Pension Investment Success
Mass Retirees Legislative Update
March 14, 2026NewsHouse Considering FY27 State Budget State law requires the governor to file a proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year ...Read More - Mass Retirees Legislative Update