Articles about Legislation that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees.
State Life Insurance Increase No Easy Task
July 3, 2018NewsBudget 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
No Action Taken on Life Insurance & Moratorium Fix
June 25, 2018NewsFormal 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!
June 19, 2018NewsJUNE 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
June 15, 2018NewsMass 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
May 22, 2018NewsIncreases 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
April 27, 2018NewsFocus 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
Push to Increase State Retiree’s Life Insurance Benefit
April 23, 2018NewsLast Raised In 1985 – Retirees Urged to Call State RepsApril 23, 2018 – Mass Retirees has launched an all ...Read More - Push to Increase State Retiree’s Life Insurance Benefit
House Budget Debate Begins April 23rd
April 18, 2018NewsRetirees Back Life & Health Insurance AmendmentsApril 18, 2018: Mass Retirees backs four amendments to the FY19 budget ...Read More - House Budget Debate Begins April 23rd
Retiree Legislation On The Move
February 20, 2018News5 Key Issues Advanced By Public Service Committee Association members received good news this month when the Joint Committee on ...Read More - Retiree Legislation On The Move
January 2018 Legislative Update
January 9, 2018NewsHealthcare Reform Bill AdvancesThe start of a New Year, ending in an even number, sets the stage for what will ...Read More - January 2018 Legislative Update