Big news on GIC & Social Security
December 16, 2022Weekly News Update, Breaking News, NewsDo you remember when I said that December would be a busy month? It turns out that things have been ...Read More - Big news on GIC & Social Security
Gic Selects CVS as Fy24 Pharmacy Manager
December 15, 2022Breaking News, NewsINCLUDES MEDICARE & NON-MEDICARE PLANSDECEMBER 15, 2022: The Group Insurance Commission held the final monthly commission meeting of the ...Read More - Gic Selects CVS as Fy24 Pharmacy Manager
Urgent Call to Action on WEP Reform
December 2, 2022Breaking News, NewsDecember 1, 2022: Let me get right to the point. If you are subjected to the Social Security Windfall Elimination ...Read More - Urgent Call to Action on WEP Reform
Major retiree health insurance news
October 24, 2022News, Weekly News UpdateOctober 21, 2022: Thursday brought some highly anticipated news to the 460,000 enrollees covered by the state’s Group ...Read More - Major retiree health insurance news
CPI hits 8.7%
October 14, 2022Weekly News Update, Breaking News, NewsOctober 14, 2022: Thursday morning’s announcement by the Social Security Administration of an 8.7% COLA increase for 2023 ...Read More - CPI hits 8.7%
New developments with Social Security
September 23, 2022Breaking News, NewsSeptember 23, 2022: This week brought major developments in the nationwide fight to repeal or reform the Social Security WEP ...Read More - New developments with Social Security
Retirees were heard
September 9, 2022From the Media, Weekly News Update, News9/9/22 Weekly Update: By CEO Shawn DuhamelBefore I jump into the news of the week, let me ...Read More - Retirees were heard
5% COLA For State and Teacher Retirees: Local Option Pending in Senate
September 1, 2022NewsSeptember 2022 Voice: During the summer of 2021, as serious signs of inflation began to become evident, Mass Retirees ...Read More - 5% COLA For State and Teacher Retirees: Local Option Pending in Senate
Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Cut Prescription Drug Prices
August 8, 2022Breaking News, NewsThe U.S. Senate passed a historic budget bill on Aug. 7 that would help millions of Medicare enrollees better ...Read More - Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Cut Prescription Drug Prices
The truth about the WEP & GPO
August 5, 2022Weekly News Update, Breaking News, News8/5/2022 Weekly Update: While the bulk of today’s (long and detailed) email is on the status of ...Read More - The truth about the WEP & GPO
5% COLA approved by legislature
July 22, 2022Weekly News Update, NewsAwaits Approval By Governor BakerBy: Shawn Duhamel, Chief Executive OfficerMass Retirees AssociationOur efforts to pass a 5% COLA for ...Read More - 5% COLA approved by legislature
Legislature Approves 5% COLA With Local Option
July 18, 2022Breaking News, NewsBudget Measure Now Before Governor BakerJULY 18, 2022: Late Sunday evening, House and Senate budget negotiators unveiled a compromise ...Read More - Legislature Approves 5% COLA With Local Option
Governor Signs Post Retirement Work “Waiver” Law
June 11, 2022News, Breaking NewsNo Hour & Income Restrictions for Non-Disability Retirees In Public Service During 2022June 10, 2022: Governor Charlie Baker ...Read More - Governor Signs Post Retirement Work “Waiver” Law
As the Red Cross moves to a pricey blood treatment method, hospitals call for more choice
May 17, 2022From the Media, NewsAmericans generally don’t spend much time thinking about the nation’s bloodRead More - As the Red Cross moves to a pricey blood treatment method, hospitals call for more choice
House Approves Largest COLA Increase Since 1992
April 27, 2022News, Breaking NewsLocal Retirement Systems Empowered to Increase COLA Up To 5% APRIL 27, 2022: Today, the Massachusetts House of ...Read More - House Approves Largest COLA Increase Since 1992
COLA improvements pending before House
April 22, 2022Weekly News Update, NewsAPRIL 22, 2022: After nearly a year of preparation by our Association, debate is about to begin in the House ...Read More - COLA improvements pending before House
House FY23 Budget Contains 3% State and Teacher COLA
April 19, 2022Breaking News, NewsAmendments Filed to Improve COLA Benefits APRIL 19, 2022: On Wednesday the House released their version of the ...Read More - House FY23 Budget Contains 3% State and Teacher COLA
Very exciting news to share
April 8, 2022Weekly News Update, NewsWeekly Update 4/8/2022: It is always a great day when we can share good news with our ...Read More - Very exciting news to share
GIC launches health plan procurement process
April 1, 2022Weekly News Update, NewsWeekly Update 4/1/2022: Every five years the state’s Group Insurance Commission (GIC) is required to rebid ...Read More - GIC launches health plan procurement process
Striking a deal on WEP reform
March 18, 2022Weekly News Update, NewsWeekly Update 3/18/2022: Well over half of our membership are impacted by the Social Security WEP law ...Read More - Striking a deal on WEP reform