Articles about Retirement Benefits that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees.
Federal Tax on Social Security Benefits
February 17, 2026NewsRemains In Effect With Newly Created Deduction While reporting on the repeal of Social Security’s WEP & GPO laws ...Read More - Federal Tax on Social Security Benefits
PERAC Board: MacKinnon Reappointed
January 12, 2026NewsReappointed Commissioner Richard D. MacKinnon, Jr., President of the Professional Fire fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM), has been reappointed to a ...Read More - PERAC Board: MacKinnon Reappointed
Outlook For The Next Six Weeks
November 7, 2025Weekly News UpdateThis week, we have a short update regarding our focus over the next six weeks leading up to the holiday ...Read More - Outlook For The Next Six Weeks
Locals Continuing to Increase Their COLA Base: Nineteen Systems Increase Fy26 Base
September 9, 2025NewsOver the past 5 fiscal years (FY22- FY26) Mass Retirees is pleased to report that local retirement systems have continued ...Read More - Locals Continuing to Increase Their COLA Base: Nineteen Systems Increase Fy26 Base
Spring Conference Highlights: Mass Retirees Officials Participating in Panels
September 9, 2025NewsFrom June 1st to the 4th, the Association joined the Massachusetts Association of Contributory Retirement Systems (MACRS) at its 2025 ...Read More - Spring Conference Highlights: Mass Retirees Officials Participating in Panels
State Retirement Board Improves Operations
September 9, 2025NewsEstimated Benefit Payment Plan Plays Significant Role A recently issued follow- up Audit by the Commonwealth’s pension oversight agency ...Read More - State Retirement Board Improves Operations
PAC Message to Donors: Thank You!
June 19, 2025News, Breaking NewsAnother Successful Spring Fundraising Drive We’re pleased to report that during this spring, members generously responded to the request ...Read More - PAC Message to Donors: Thank You!
Protecting Retiree Health Insurance
May 14, 2025NewsHelp Defend Your Right to Quality & Affordable Health Care As a public retiree, your right to high-quality and ...Read More - Protecting Retiree Health Insurance
Upcoming Spring Meetings
May 13, 2025NewsWith winter winding down (hopefully), Mass Retirees will be conducting a full schedule of Spring Meetings. “Please pay particular attention ...Read More - Upcoming Spring Meetings
IBIS Health Launches New Web Portal
May 13, 2025NewsProgram Goes Wherever You Go For members, it’s that time of year when they’re looking forward to the ...Read More - IBIS Health Launches New Web Portal