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
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