Articles about Legislation that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees.
HEALTHCARE COMMISSION ENDORSES MASSIVE $15-$20 BILLION REFORM
December 20, 2012NewsRetiree Protections Include Contribution Rate “Freeze”DECEMBER 20, 2012: Following nine months of lengthy meetings, detailed analysis and intense negotiations ...Read More - HEALTHCARE COMMISSION ENDORSES MASSIVE $15-$20 BILLION REFORM
2011-2012 LEGISLATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
November 2, 2012NewsNOVEMBER 2012 VOICE: Our Association played a leading role in the passage into law of the following legislation during the ...Read More - 2011-2012 LEGISLATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
DISABILITY COMMISSION UNDERWAY
October 31, 2012NewsNOVEMBER 2012 VOICE: At long last the twelve-member Special Commission on Accidental Disability held its initial meeting this September ...Read More - DISABILITY COMMISSION UNDERWAY
DISABILITY PANEL HOLDS PUBLIC HEARINGS
October 20, 2012NewsOCTOBER 19, 2012: Disability pensions, always a cutting-edge source of press articles, mostly negative, was the subject under discussion ...Read More - DISABILITY PANEL HOLDS PUBLIC HEARINGS
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 - PENSION DISABILITY COMMISSION CONVENES
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 - DISABILITY PANEL TO CONVENE
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 - Health bill signed amid hopes for $200b in savings
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 - LEGISLATURE PASSES HEALTHCARE PAYMENT REFORM BILL
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 - FORMAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION WINDS DOWN
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 - GOVERNOR APPROVES RETIREE BUDGET AMENDMENTS