Sound, Fury and Prescription Drugs
July 9, 2019NewsDespite talk of reform, drug prices keep climbing. Here’s how to change that. By The NYT Editorial BoardRead More - Sound, Fury and Prescription Drugs
State budget talks again spill into new fiscal year
June 28, 2019NewsBy Michael P. Norton, Matt Murphy, Katie Lannan and Chris Lisinski / STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE BOSTON – State lawmakers and Gov ...Read More - State budget talks again spill into new fiscal year
Chairman Neal: Open Letter to Mass Retirees
June 20, 2019NewsNew WEP Relief Bill Coming This SummerJUNE 20, 2019: Mass Retirees is working closely with Mass. Congressman Richard Neal, Chairman ...Read More - Chairman Neal: Open Letter to Mass Retirees
GIC Open Enrollment Ends Today, May 1st
May 1, 2019NewsMAY 1, 2019: The month’s long open enrollment for the state Group Insurance Commission’s (GIC) health and ...Read More - GIC Open Enrollment Ends Today, May 1st
“Opening Day” For Public Service Committee
April 9, 2019NewsSurvivor Remarriage Bill Among First Heard APRIL 9, 2019: A City of Boston home-rule petition allowing surviving ...Read More - “Opening Day” For Public Service Committee
GIC Annual Enrollment Now Underway
April 3, 2019NewsBenefit Fairs Begin April 10thAPRIL 3, 2019: The state Group Insurance Commission’s annual open enrollment period began today ...Read More - GIC Annual Enrollment Now Underway
NOT WAITING FOR OTHERS TO ACT
March 27, 2019NewsMass & Texas Lead National Fight To Reform WEP/GPOMARCH 27, 2019: Working in conjunction with the Texas Retired Teachers ...Read More - NOT WAITING FOR OTHERS TO ACT
GIC Announces FY20 Rates
March 1, 2019News1.9% Increase for Popular OME PlanMARCH 1, 2019: On Thursday the state’s Group Insurance Commission (GIC) delivered ...Read More - GIC Announces FY20 Rates
House & Senate Committee Chairs Named
February 14, 2019NewsStrong Support for Public Retirees Across Beacon Hill LeadershipFEBRUARY 14, 2019: Valentine’s Day marks the beginning of a ...Read More - House & Senate Committee Chairs Named
DRIVE CONTINUES TO REFORM SOCIAL SECURITY WEP
February 8, 2019NewsFinding Solution Priority of Key LeadersFEBRUARY 2019: Mass Retirees officials continue to work with key Congressional leaders to ...Read More - DRIVE CONTINUES TO REFORM SOCIAL SECURITY WEP
GIC Approves 2020 Plan Design
February 7, 2019NewsNo Medicare Benefit ChangesFEBRUARY 7, 2019: The 17-member Group Insurance Commission (GIC) met this morning to set insurance ...Read More - GIC Approves 2020 Plan Design
State GIC to Hold Listening Tour
January 4, 2019NewsFocus on Pending FY20 Health Insurance Changes JANUARY 4, 2019: With potential changes to the state’s health ...Read More - State GIC to Hold Listening Tour
New Legislative Session Kicks Off
January 3, 2019NewsBill Filing Deadline January 18thJANUARY 3, 2019: The Massachusetts 2019-2020 Legislative Session officially began Tuesday, with the inauguration ...Read More - New Legislative Session Kicks Off
FALL RIVER MAYOR IN SPOTLIGHT
December 27, 2018NewsIn our Association’s last May edition of The Voice we highlighted the Fall River Retirement Board and ...Read More - FALL RIVER MAYOR IN SPOTLIGHT
Reducing Poverty for Our Oldest Retirees
December 14, 2018NewsWith more Americans today living into their 80s and beyond, the elderly are becoming more vulnerable to slipping into poverty ...Read More - Reducing Poverty for Our Oldest Retirees
GIC Begins Public Debate on FY20 Plan Design
December 6, 2018NewsChanges Would Begin July 1stDECEMBER 6, 2018: Today, the state’s Group Insurance Commission (GIC) began the public process ...Read More - GIC Begins Public Debate on FY20 Plan Design
State Officials Hold Annual Revenue Consensus Hearing
December 5, 2018NewsPension Funds Cited As Positive Economic FactorDECEMBER 5, 2018: This morning the state’s top budget, revenue and fiscal ...Read More - State Officials Hold Annual Revenue Consensus Hearing
WEP: New Reform Bill Filed
October 31, 2018NewsBrady & Neal Seek Compromise With H.R. 6933In a positive sign that blind partisanship can be set aside for ...Read More - WEP: New Reform Bill Filed
Bill Would Rework Limits on Social Security for Some Public Workers
October 8, 2018NewsIt’s the latest effort by lawmakers to overhaul the “Windfall Elimination Provision," which affects benefits for thousands of state ...Read More - Bill Would Rework Limits on Social Security for Some Public Workers
PERAC Forum Spotlights WEP/GPO Fight
September 14, 2018NewsMass Retirees Addresses 300 Retirement Officials SEPTEMBER 14, 2018: An important aspect of Mass Retirees’ advocacy efforts to ...Read More - PERAC Forum Spotlights WEP/GPO Fight