Articles about Legislation that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees.
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
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 - HEALTHCARE COMMISSION CLOSELY WATCHED
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 - LEGISLATURE PASSES RETIREE AMENDMENTS
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 - GIC DEADLINE EXTENDED
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 - SENATE BUDGET DEBATE UNDERWAY
BUDGET DEBATE UNDERWAY IN HOUSE
April 25, 2012News3% COLA Approved & GIC Rates MaintainedAPRIL 25, 2012: This week, debate is underway in the House of Representatives over ...Read More - BUDGET DEBATE UNDERWAY IN HOUSE