Quincy Leaving the GIC
January 8, 2018NewsEnrolling in Blue CrossAfter nine years, the City of Quincy has notified the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) that it will ...Read More - Quincy Leaving the GIC
GIC To Hold 9 Public Hearings Across MA
January 5, 2018NewsFrom January 19th – 29thJANAURY 5, 2018: Responding to calls for increased transparency and openness to public input, the state’s ...Read More - GIC To Hold 9 Public Hearings Across MA
Impact of Federal Tax Law on Retirees Under Review
December 21, 2017NewsPassage May Clear Path For WEP Reform DECEMBER 21, 2017: Now that Congress has passed and President Trump has ...Read More - Impact of Federal Tax Law on Retirees Under Review
GIC Selects CVS & Express Scripts for Pharmacy Management
December 19, 2017NewsPotential 3-Year Savings May Exceed $700 Million Read More - GIC Selects CVS & Express Scripts for Pharmacy Management
Legislative Spotlight on Healthcare
December 12, 2017NewsLitany of Bills Before Public Service CommitteeAt its first public hearing kicking off the fall legislative calendar, the Joint Committee ...Read More - Legislative Spotlight on Healthcare
Health Insurance Bids Now Under Review
December 11, 2017NewsRetirees Caution Against Cost Shifts & Benefit ErosionThe September edition of the Voice not only captured the attention of Association ...Read More - Health Insurance Bids Now Under Review
High Deductible Plans No Longer Just An Idea
December 10, 2017NewsNow Being Offered LocallyFor sometime, we’ve spoken about high deductible plans,” according to Association official Shawn Duhamel. “These are ...Read More - High Deductible Plans No Longer Just An Idea
Silver Script: Frequently Asked Questions
December 9, 2017NewsBeginning this past July 1, the GIC’s SilverScript prescription drug program has expanded its enrollment. In addition to OME ...Read More - Silver Script: Frequently Asked Questions
State & Teachers’ 2018 Mailing Dates Announced By Treasurer Goldberg
December 8, 2017NewsState Treasurer Deb Goldberg has announced the Mailing dates for State and Teacher pension checks for calendar year 2018. Also ...Read More - State & Teachers’ 2018 Mailing Dates Announced By Treasurer Goldberg
GIC Embarks on ‘Listening Tour’
December 7, 2017NewsCommission Seeks Retiree/Employee Input With decision time looming for the selection of insurance carriers, a pharmacy benefits manager ...Read More - GIC Embarks on ‘Listening Tour’
Changes to GIC Board Pass Senate
November 9, 2017NewsMass Retirees & Unions Would Gain Seats Read More - Changes to GIC Board Pass Senate
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