Articles about Legislation that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees.
PENSION DISABILITY COMMISSION CONVENES
September 5, 2012NewsDiscards Press CriticismSEPTEMBER 5, 2012: There were no fireworks as the Special Commission on Disability Pensions held its initial meeting ...Read More
DISABILITY PANEL TO CONVENE
August 10, 2012NewsAssociation Holds Seat on CommissionAUGUST 10, 2012: At long last, the Special Commission on Disability will be holding its initial ...Read More
Health bill signed amid hopes for $200b in savings
August 7, 2012NewsBill builds on law passed when GOP candidate Mitt Romney was governorBoston GlobeAugust 7, 2012By Michael LevensonSix years after Governor ...Read More
LEGISLATURE PASSES HEALTHCARE PAYMENT REFORM BILL
August 3, 2012NewsWill Impact GIC & Municipal Insurance PlansAUGUST 3, 2012: As the formal 2011-2012 Legislative Session drew to a close ...Read More
FORMAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION WINDS DOWN
July 30, 2012NewsMajor Issues To Be AddressedJULY 30, 2012: As formal activity in the 2011-2012 Legislative Session draws to a close ...Read More
GOVERNOR APPROVES RETIREE BUDGET AMENDMENTS
July 9, 2012News3% State & Teacher COLA On $13k Base IncludedJULY 9, 2012: On Sunday, Governor Patrick signed the $32.6 billion ...Read More
HEALTHCARE COMMISSION CLOSELY WATCHED
July 2, 2012NewsTasked With Reducing Retiree Insurance CostsJULY 2012 VOICE: Retiree and labor advocates are keeping a close eye on the new ...Read More
LEGISLATURE PASSES RETIREE AMENDMENTS
June 28, 2012NewsExtends Dental & Survivor BenefitsJUNE 28, 2012: Retirees and survivors were greeted with good news late last night, as House ...Read More
GIC DEADLINE EXTENDED
June 20, 2012NewsPeabody & Orange Eye January EntryJUNE 20, 2012: A newly enacted change to insurance law has opened the door for ...Read More
SENATE BUDGET DEBATE UNDERWAY
May 22, 2012NewsRetirees Eye AmendmentsMAY 22, 2012: The state Senate is now in the midst of its debate of the Commonwealth’s ...Read More