Veterans: RMV Offers Free Duplicate License
November 9, 2017NewsOne of the Association’s primary legislative goals is to enhance the pension benefits of our veterans in recognition of ...Read More - Veterans: RMV Offers Free Duplicate License
Social Security Update: National Pressure To Reform WEP Heats Up
November 9, 2017NewsImpacted Retirees Urge ActionThe nationwide effort to reform Social Security’s Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) has taken on a renewed ...Read More - Social Security Update: National Pressure To Reform WEP Heats Up
SOCIAL SECURITY TO INCREASE BY 2%
October 17, 2017NewsMedicare Part B Also Expected To RiseOctober 17, 2017: It’s now official. Just yesterday the Social Security Administration (SSA ...Read More - SOCIAL SECURITY TO INCREASE BY 2%
Retiree activists voice opposition to Lyons’ pension reform
October 11, 2017NewsBy J.D. Capelouto, Lowell Sun Statehouse Correspondent Several employee and retiree advocates spoke out on Tuesday against an ...Read More - Retiree activists voice opposition to Lyons’ pension reform
Retirees & Unions Make Case on Healthcare Protections
September 19, 2017NewsLitany of Bills Before Public Service Committee Read More - Retirees & Unions Make Case on Healthcare Protections
CONCRETE HOME SAVES MEMBERS’ HOME IN KEY LARGO
September 14, 2017NewsSEPTEMBER 14, 2017: Press photos of Hurricane Irma focused on battered or destroyed homes in the Florida Keys. However ...Read More - CONCRETE HOME SAVES MEMBERS’ HOME IN KEY LARGO
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to Attend Annual Meeting
September 6, 2017NewsWe are pleased to share some exciting news: Boston Mayor Marty Walsh will be our special guest speaker at the ...Read More - Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to Attend Annual Meeting
Critics Ignore How Public Pensions Benefit U.S. Taxpayers, NCPERS Finds
August 17, 2017NewsAugust 15, 2017: Public pension plans are resilient, pose little burden on taxpayers, and stimulate the U.S.Read More - Critics Ignore How Public Pensions Benefit U.S. Taxpayers, NCPERS Finds
State Budget Deal Struck
July 7, 2017NewsHealthcare Issues Remain Unresolved JULY 7, 2017: After more than a month of negotiations, House and Senate budget conferees have ...Read More - State Budget Deal Struck
Fall Remains Likely Timeframe For Action on WEP
July 7, 2017NewsBipartisan Support in Congress Remains StrongJULY 7, 2017: Retirees who have fallen victim to Social Security’s dreaded offset laws ...Read More - Fall Remains Likely Timeframe For Action on WEP
Negotiations Continue Over FY18 State Budget
July 6, 2017News3% State & Teacher COLA Awaits Final Approval JULY 6, 2017: Mass Retirees officials are closely monitoring developments on ...Read More - Negotiations Continue Over FY18 State Budget
Retirees Fight For a Voice on Group Insurance Commission
June 21, 2017NewsFate Rests With House/Senate Budget ConfereesJUNE 21, 2017: Members who are insured under the state’s Group Insurance Commission ...Read More - Retirees Fight For a Voice on Group Insurance Commission
Saugus retiree increase warranted
June 15, 2017NewsJUNE 15, 2017: The approval of the Saugus retiree COLA cap from the $12,000 to $14,000 was reasonable ...Read More - Saugus retiree increase warranted
Saugus Town Meeting members increase pension benefits for retirees
June 2, 2017NewsTown Meeting members approved a cost of living adjustment that will mean more monthly pension benefits for retired town employees ...Read More - Saugus Town Meeting members increase pension benefits for retirees
Senate Approves Major Restructure of State GIC
May 24, 2017NewsMass Retirees Gains Commission SeatMAY 24, 2017: Wednesday morning the Massachusetts Senate approved a major restructure of the state’s ...Read More - Senate Approves Major Restructure of State GIC
Mass Retirees Fights Rising Insurance Costs
April 14, 2017NewsBudget Amendment Caps PaymentsAPRIL 14, 2017: Together with an AFL-CIO backed coalition of public employee unions, Mass Retirees has ...Read More - Mass Retirees Fights Rising Insurance Costs
Mass Retirees Endorses Paul Shanley For PRIM Board
April 10, 2017NewsPRIM BALLOTS DUE - Tuesday, MAY 9thAPRIL 10, 2017: For those retired members of STATE Retirement system who have not submitted ...Read More - Mass Retirees Endorses Paul Shanley For PRIM Board
Remembering Senator Ken Donnelly
April 8, 2017NewsLoyal Friend and Staunch Retiree AdvocateAPRIL 7, 2017: The news of Senator Ken Donnelly’s passing on April 2nd after ...Read More - Remembering Senator Ken Donnelly
Your guide to the most contentious parts of the GOP health-care plan
March 24, 2017NewsAs printed by the Washington Post, March 24th.Is the Republican health-care plan a return to freedom or a ...Read More - Your guide to the most contentious parts of the GOP health-care plan
GIC Sets FY18 Insurance Rates
March 3, 2017NewsOME Plan To Increase 1.6%MARCH 3, 2017: This week the Commonwealth’s Group Insurance Commission (GIC) voted to ...Read More - GIC Sets FY18 Insurance Rates