Articles about Legislation that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees.
Baker’s early retirement plan could see House vote this week
March 24, 2015NewsBy Joshua Miller Globe Staff March 23, 2015In a boost for a key part of Governor Charlie Baker’s ...Read More - Baker’s early retirement plan could see House vote this week
Early Retirement Proposal Under Legislative Review
March 9, 2015NewsBaker Plan Limited in Scope MARCH 9, 2014: Last week, Governor Charlie Baker proposed the first early retirement incentive (ERI ...Read More - Early Retirement Proposal Under Legislative Review
GIC INSURANCE PREMIUM COSTS GOING UP
March 6, 2015NewsGovernor Proposes Higher Employee Contributions MARCH 5, 2015: Monthly insurance premiums for the 425,000 enrollees of the state’s ...Read More - GIC INSURANCE PREMIUM COSTS GOING UP
Baker Proposes 3% State-Teacher COLA
March 4, 2015NewsFY16 Budget Takes Effect July 1, 2015 MARCH 4, 2015: Governor Charlie Baker has included a full 3% COLA for ...Read More - Baker Proposes 3% State-Teacher COLA
State to offer early retirement deals; layoffs may follow
March 2, 2015NewsBaker to start by offering enhanced-pension deals, hopes for 4,500 takersBy Joshua Miller Globe Staff March 02 ...Read More - State to offer early retirement deals; layoffs may follow
RETIREE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE FILED
January 16, 2015News14 Proposals For 2015-16 Session JANUARY 16, 2015: The Association has completed the filing process for its 2015-16 ...Read More - RETIREE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE FILED
DISABILITY EARNINGS UPDATE NOW LAW
January 9, 2015NewsLegislature & Patrick Act at 11th Hour JANUARY 8, 2015: Moments before taking his “lone walk” down to the front ...Read More - DISABILITY EARNINGS UPDATE NOW LAW
Retiree Healthcare Siege Continues
October 1, 2014NewsMTF Report MisleadingOCTOBER 1, 2014: Last week, the Mass. Taxpayers Foundation (MTF) released its latest report on municipal retiree health ...Read More - Retiree Healthcare Siege Continues
Disability Earnings Bill Clears Senate
August 1, 2014NewsOption B & C Recalculation Also Before HouseAugust 1, 2014: An Association proposal that would increase the allowable earnings limit ...Read More - Disability Earnings Bill Clears Senate
Legislature Extends Insurance Moratorium
July 15, 2014NewsTeachers and Municipal Retirees ProtectedJuly 2014 Voice: Retired teachers and municipal employees will receive a two-year reprieve from increased ...Read More - Legislature Extends Insurance Moratorium