Articles about Legislation that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees.

Baker Rejects Part Time Work Limit Increase

Baker Rejects Part-Time Work Limit Increase

July 26, 2018
Mass Retirees Shocked By Governor’s Counter ProposalJULY 26, 2018: Governor Charlie Baker has rejected a Mass Retirees proposal ...Read More - Baker Rejects Part-Time Work Limit Increase
Legislature Approves Increase in Retiree Part Time Work

Legislature Approves Increase in Retiree Part-Time Work

July 19, 2018
Now Awaiting Governor’s ApprovalJULY 19, 2018: The recently passed State Budget includes a section increasing the hourly restriction ...Read More - Legislature Approves Increase in Retiree Part-Time Work
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Senate Approves Changes to Retiree Work Restrictions

July 4, 2018
Increases Annual Hour Limit to 1,200During its debate on the FY19 State Budget,  the Senate has voted to ...Read More - Senate Approves Changes to Retiree Work Restrictions
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State Life Insurance Increase No Easy Task

July 3, 2018
Budget Amendments RejectedFor more than a decade, Mass Retirees has fought for an increase in the state’s basic life ...Read More - State Life Insurance Increase No Easy Task
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No Action Taken on Life Insurance & Moratorium Fix

June 25, 2018
Formal Legislative Session Ends July 31stJUNE 25, 2018: Despite the best efforts of our legislative team, as well as ...Read More - No Action Taken on Life Insurance & Moratorium Fix
LOCAL & TEACHER RETIREES: WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW!

LOCAL & TEACHER RETIREES: WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW!

June 19, 2018
JUNE 19, 2018: Mass Retirees is calling for your immediate help in advocating for our legislation that will permanently ...Read More - LOCAL & TEACHER RETIREES: WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW!
Raise the Death Benefit

Raise the Death Benefit

June 15, 2018
Mass Retirees Call on House to Increase Basic Life Insurance: Adopt Amendment #99State retirees and active employees are urged to ...Read More - Raise the Death Benefit
Senate Approves Change to Retiree Work Restrictions

Senate Approves Change to Retiree Work Restrictions

May 22, 2018
Increases Annual Hour Limit to 1,200May 22, 2018: The State Senate has voted to increase the hourly limit ...Read More - Senate Approves Change to Retiree Work Restrictions
'Disappointing' End to State Budget Amendment Attempt

‘Disappointing’ End to State Budget Amendment Attempt

April 27, 2018
Focus Now Rests With Health Care Reform LegislationApril 27, 2018: On the fourth day of debate within the House ...Read More - ‘Disappointing’ End to State Budget Amendment Attempt