GIC Seeks Options For RMT Enrollees

GIC Seeks Options For RMT Enrollees

February 12, 2018
Teachers’ Program Dates to 1972 Mass Retirees and teacher union officials are urging the GIC to seek ways to expand ...Read More - GIC Seeks Options For RMT Enrollees
GIC 2018 Open Enrollment April 4 – May 2

GIC 2018 Open Enrollment April 4 – May 2

February 9, 2018
13 Health Fairs Scheduled Across MassachusettsThe state’s Group Insurance Commission has set April 4 through May 2, 2018 as ...Read More - GIC 2018 Open Enrollment April 4 – May 2
GIC Sets FY19 Health Benefit Design

GIC Sets FY19 Health Benefit Design

February 8, 2018
No Increases In Copays & DeductiblesFEBRUARY 8, 2018: The state’s Group Insurance Commission has unanimously approved health insurance ...Read More - GIC Sets FY19 Health Benefit Design
GIC VOTES 12 2 TO UNDO HEALTH PLAN CONSOLIDATION

GIC VOTES 12-2 TO UNDO HEALTH PLAN CONSOLIDATION

February 1, 2018
Upending a controversial move to cut three carriers from the health insurance menu available to public employees, the Group Insurance ...Read More - GIC VOTES 12-2 TO UNDO HEALTH PLAN CONSOLIDATION
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Retirees Call On GIC to Reconsider Plan Consolidation & Cap Costs

January 25, 2018
Mass Retirees has called on the state’s Group Insurance Commission to reconsider the decision to consolidate health plans, cap ...Read More - Retirees Call On GIC to Reconsider Plan Consolidation & Cap Costs
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Outrage Builds Over GIC Plan Consolidation

January 19, 2018
Harvard Pilgrim & Fallon Dropped; Tufts Now Medicare Only   JANUARY 19, 2018: Thursday, the state’s Group Insurance Commission ...Read More - Outrage Builds Over GIC Plan Consolidation
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Retirees & Unions Call For Balance on State Insurance Board

January 9, 2018
Legislature Eyes Changing GIC CompesitionIf legislative action this fall is any indication, 2018 may finally be the year when Mass ...Read More - Retirees & Unions Call For Balance on State Insurance Board
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Decision Time For GIC

January 9, 2018
Affordability Subcommittee CreatedFollowing months of discussion and review, the State’s Group Insurance Commission (GIC) is expected to decide on ...Read More - Decision Time For GIC
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Mass Retirees Holds 1st Telephone Town Hall Meeting

January 9, 2018
Nearly 3,000 Members ParticipatedIn an effort to enhance communication and outreach with Association members, Mass Retirees conducted its first ...Read More - Mass Retirees Holds 1st Telephone Town Hall Meeting
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Future State and Teachers’ COLA Base Hurdles

January 9, 2018
Challenges In Achieving Higher AmountsIt’s been five and a half years – July 2012 to be exact – since state and ...Read More - Future State and Teachers’ COLA Base Hurdles
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January 2018 Legislative Update

January 9, 2018
Healthcare Reform Bill AdvancesThe start of a New Year, ending in an even number, sets the stage for what will ...Read More - January 2018 Legislative Update
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2018 Marks Medicare Part B Increase For Many Retirees

January 9, 2018
Standard Monthly Payment Now $134With the official news this fall that Social Security would be paying a 2.0% COLA ...Read More - 2018 Marks Medicare Part B Increase For Many Retirees
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Social Security WEP Update

January 9, 2018
Ways and Means Activity ContinuesAmidst the work done to craft the tax reform package passed by the House of Representatives ...Read More - Social Security WEP Update