New developments with Social Security

New developments with Social Security

September 23, 2022,
September 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

Retirees were heard

September 9, 2022, ,
9/9/22 Weekly Update: By CEO Shawn DuhamelBefore I jump into the news of the week, let me ...Read More - Retirees were heard
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5% COLA For State and Teacher Retirees: Local Option Pending in Senate

September 1, 2022
September 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

Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Cut Prescription Drug Prices

August 8, 2022,
The 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

The truth about the WEP & GPO

August 5, 2022, ,
8/5/2022 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

5% COLA approved by legislature

July 22, 2022,
Awaits 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

Legislature Approves 5% COLA With Local Option

July 18, 2022,
Budget 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

Governor Signs Post Retirement Work “Waiver” Law

June 11, 2022,
No 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
Red cross

As the Red Cross moves to a pricey blood treatment method, hospitals call for more choice

May 17, 2022,
Americans 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

House Approves Largest COLA Increase Since 1992

April 27, 2022,
Local 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

COLA improvements pending before House

April 22, 2022,
APRIL 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

House FY23 Budget Contains 3% State and Teacher COLA

April 19, 2022,
Amendments 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

Very exciting news to share

April 8, 2022,
Weekly 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

GIC launches health plan procurement process

April 1, 2022,
Weekly 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

Striking a deal on WEP reform

March 18, 2022,
Weekly 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
Unicare

UNICARE’S INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO BETTER HEALTH CARE

March 10, 2022
The Shift to Whole Person HealthMarch 2022 Voice:  As healthcare costs have continued to rise, a major focus of ...Read More - UNICARE’S INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO BETTER HEALTH CARE
GIC Announces FY23 Plan Design & Premiums

GIC Announces FY23 Plan Design & Premiums

March 3, 2022,
Popular UniCare OME Plan to Increase 1.3%March 3, 2022: The state’s Group Insurance Commission held their ...Read More - GIC Announces FY23 Plan Design & Premiums
Mass Retirees Calls For Divestment from Russia

Mass Retirees Calls For Divestment from Russia

March 3, 2022,
Supports Moves by Treasurer Goldberg & Legislature to ActMarch 2, 2022: In the wake of Russia’s ongoing invasion ...Read More - Mass Retirees Calls For Divestment from Russia
Pension Fund Gains Added $70 Billion Over 10 Years

Pension Fund Gains Added $70 Billion Over 10 Years

February 17, 2022,
February 17, 2022: The state's pension fund has gained $70.6 billion over the past decade, exceeding its targets ...Read More - Pension Fund Gains Added $70 Billion Over 10 Years
New WEP/GPO Proposals

New WEP/GPO Proposals

January 27, 2022
Four Bills Now Pending Before the HouseJanaury 2022 Voice: Over the course of a week, spanning late October into early ...Read More - New WEP/GPO Proposals