COLA Update: Local Boards Continuing to Increase Their Cola Base
July 14, 2026NewsAnnually we list the COLA bases for the 102 local retirement systems. Since local boards can approve a COLA up ...Read More - COLA Update: Local Boards Continuing to Increase Their Cola Base
Retirees & Unions Rally to Defeat Cost Shifting
July 14, 2026NewsGIC Premiums Increase 7.5% on Average In late February, public retirees and employees achieved a major victory when it ...Read More - Retirees & Unions Rally to Defeat Cost Shifting
New Data Estimates Four Million Medicare Enrollees Eligible to Receive GLP-1s Through Bridge Program
July 6, 2026From the MediaHealthcare Roundtable, July 6, 2026: New research from KFF found that 3.8 million Medicare Part D enrollees are eligible ...Read More - New Data Estimates Four Million Medicare Enrollees Eligible to Receive GLP-1s Through Bridge Program
Recent Primary Election Losses Signal Potential Health Committee Leadership Changes
July 6, 2026Breaking NewsJuly 6, 2026: The most recent news from the Public Sector Healthcare Roundtable A series of congressional primary defeats has ...Read More - Recent Primary Election Losses Signal Potential Health Committee Leadership Changes
Legislature passes COLA Reform & Earnings Increase
July 1, 2026Breaking NewsThis evening, the House and Senate approved both our COLA Reform initiative and an increase in the post-retirement earnings ...Read More - Legislature passes COLA Reform & Earnings Increase
Proposed Rule Establishes Long-Term Structure for Medicare Drug Price Negotiations
June 22, 2026From the MediaPublic Sector Healthcare Roundtable: June 22, 2026 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that ...Read More - Proposed Rule Establishes Long-Term Structure for Medicare Drug Price Negotiations
Latest Federal News from the Roundtable
June 21, 2026Breaking NewsPublic Sector Healthcare Roundtable: June 21, 2026: Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Advances Bills to Improve Health Care ...Read More - Latest Federal News from the Roundtable
2026 – 2027 Mass Retirees Meeting Season
June 16, 2026NewsTraditionally with our September 18th Annual Meeting in Peabody, Mass Retirees kicks off its 2026-2027 Season of in-person ...Read More - 2026 – 2027 Mass Retirees Meeting Season
Mass Retirees Joins HPC Advisory Council
June 16, 2026NewsHealthcare & Ret. Advocacy Dir. Nancy McGovern Appointed This spring also marked the beginning of a new two-year term ...Read More - Mass Retirees Joins HPC Advisory Council
Update: Local COLA Base Increases – Eleven More Systems
June 16, 2026Breaking NewsSince our last report in the April Voice, we have eleven more local retirement systems that have increased their COLA ...Read More - Update: Local COLA Base Increases – Eleven More Systems
Retirement Boards Elections & Appointments
June 16, 2026NewsCambridge – Retired Deputy Fire Chief Francis E. Murphy III* was reelected to a sixth term on the Cambridge Retirement Board ...Read More - Retirement Boards Elections & Appointments
Mass Retirees Dental Plan Survey
June 16, 2026NewsKey Findings From Members The Association recently conducted a comprehensive dental plan survey to better understand the experiences, concerns, and ...Read More - Mass Retirees Dental Plan Survey
Remembering Middlesex VP Jim Vieira
June 16, 2026NewsCelebrating His Life in Public Service We’re saddened to report that our Middlesex District VP Jim Vieira passed away ...Read More - Remembering Middlesex VP Jim Vieira
PAC Fundraiser: Another Success
June 16, 2026Breaking NewsThank You To Those Who Donated During this spring fundraising drive, members demonstrated their generosity to the request for donations ...Read More - PAC Fundraiser: Another Success
House Approves Cola Reform
June 16, 2026NewsMeasure Now Before Budget Conference Committee In what would be the largest change in retirement law surrounding cost-of-living ...Read More - House Approves Cola Reform
Municipal Health Insurance Activity Intensifies Across the Commonwealth
June 16, 2026NewsRising Costs Continue to Drive Local Discussions and Plan Changes This spring has seen a significant increase in municipal health ...Read More - Municipal Health Insurance Activity Intensifies Across the Commonwealth
Senate Approves Post Retirement Earnings Limits
June 16, 2026Breaking NewsMass Police Association Initiated Amendment The State Senate has approved an increase in post-retirement work earnings limits. If passed ...Read More - Senate Approves Post Retirement Earnings Limits
Health Care Affordability & Advocacy
June 16, 2026NewsTake Center Stage This Spring This spring has underscored just how rapidly the health care landscape continues to evolve — and ...Read More - Health Care Affordability & Advocacy
Legislative & Budget Activity
June 16, 2026NewsPicks Up on Beacon Hill As the Legislature moves toward the close of formal sessions later this summer, activity surrounding ...Read More - Legislative & Budget Activity
Group Insurance Commission: Important New Developments
June 14, 2026NewsGIC’s Glp-1 Changes & Medicare’s New “Bridge” Program WHAT MEMBERS NEED TO KNOW Major changes are coming ...Read More - Group Insurance Commission: Important New Developments