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
Retirees Push Back on Cost Shifting
February 17, 2017NewsGIC Lowers Medicare CopaymentRead More - Retirees Push Back on Cost Shifting
GIC Set To Increase Out-of-Pocket Costs
February 10, 2017NewsAssociation Calls for ReconsiderationFEBRUARY 10, 2017: The state’s Group Insurance Commission is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, February 14th ...Read More - GIC Set To Increase Out-of-Pocket Costs
With Trump meeting today, Richard Neal of Mass. enters tax overhaul fray
February 2, 2017NewsBy Victoria McGrane Globe StaffWASHINGTON — He’s known as the insider’s insider, a veteran relationship-builder on Capitol Hill ...Read More - With Trump meeting today, Richard Neal of Mass. enters tax overhaul fray
Valeri Elected to State Retirement Board
December 23, 2016NewsSucceeds Association Founder Ralph WhiteThe following is special message from Association President Frank Valeri:Read More - Valeri Elected to State Retirement Board
Attention State Retirement System Retirees: Maris Update!
December 23, 2016NewsThis coming January, the Massachusetts State Retirement Board (MSRB) will implement the first phase of its new information system, MARIS ...Read More - Attention State Retirement System Retirees: Maris Update!
How Trump May Remake Medicare
December 9, 2016NewsHoward Gleckman, Forbes ContributorDuring his presidential campaign, Donald Trump was largely silent on Medicare, though he often suggested he ...Read More - How Trump May Remake Medicare
Retirement Board Election Alert
November 30, 2016NewsDear Fellow State Retiree:IF YOU HAVE NOT VOTED YET FOR THE YOUR STATE RETIREMENT BOARD ELECTION, ITS NOT TOO ...Read More - Retirement Board Election Alert
Ralph White Steps Down From State Board
October 17, 2016NewsAssociation President Frank Valeri Is A Candidate For SeatOctober 17, 2016: Former Association President Ralph White has decided to step ...Read More - Ralph White Steps Down From State Board
Editorial: When Perfection Becomes Enemy
September 28, 2016NewsMake No Mistake Time For WEP Reform Is NowSEPTEMBER 2016 VOICE: Throughout the ages, philosophers have cautioned not to allow ...Read More - Editorial: When Perfection Becomes Enemy
Insurance Premium Moratorium Extended
September 28, 2016NewsNew Focus on Retiree Healthcare ReformSEPTEMBER 2016 VOICE: In the final hours of the formal legislative session for 2016, the ...Read More - Insurance Premium Moratorium Extended
WEP Reform Moves Forward on Bumpy Road
September 27, 2016NewsDisagreement Among Advocates Raise ConcernSEPTEMBER 2016 VOICE: A week in July that began with the promise of legislation reforming the ...Read More - WEP Reform Moves Forward on Bumpy Road
H.R. 711: New Draft Takes Shape
September 26, 2016NewsSEPTEMBER 2016 VOICE: Under the proposal, the current WEP law would be repealed for future retirees, replaced with a new ...Read More - H.R. 711: New Draft Takes Shape
COLA News: Leominster at it Again!
September 25, 2016NewsNew 5th Member Gives HopeSEPTEMBER 2016 VOICE: Despite pleas from the Leominster Retirement Board elected members John Perry and William ...Read More - COLA News: Leominster at it Again!
July COLA Increases In Effect
September 24, 2016NewsSEPTEMBER 2016 VOICE: With next year being the 20th year of local COLAs being granted by the regional and municipal ...Read More - July COLA Increases In Effect
How Much Are Retirees Paying For Health Care?
September 23, 2016NewsGIC Report Sheds Light on Out-of-Pocket CostsSEPTEMBER 2016 VOICE: What our members are paying out-of-pocket, including ...Read More - How Much Are Retirees Paying For Health Care?
Local GIC Enrollment
September 21, 2016NewsAlmost Doubled in Five YearsSEPTEMBER 2016 VOICE: According to a recent analysis by the Group Insurance Commission (GIC), municipal enrollment ...Read More - Local GIC Enrollment
Legislature Extends Municipal Retiree Insurance Moratorium
August 1, 2016NewsAssociation & Labor Leaders Work Through Weekend AUGUST 1, 2016: With just 9 minutes remaining in the formal legislative session ...Read More - Legislature Extends Municipal Retiree Insurance Moratorium