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How Much Are Retirees Paying For Health Care?

September 23, 2016
GIC 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?
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Local GIC Enrollment

September 21, 2016
Almost Doubled in Five YearsSEPTEMBER 2016 VOICE: According to a recent analysis by the Group Insurance Commission (GIC), municipal enrollment ...Read More - Local GIC Enrollment
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Legislature Extends Municipal Retiree Insurance Moratorium

August 1, 2016
Association & 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
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Retiree Insurance Moratorium Vote Pending

July 29, 2016
As Legislature Convenes Rare Weekend Session JULY 29, 2016: Our legislative team will be at work on Beacon Hill through ...Read More - Retiree Insurance Moratorium Vote Pending
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WEP Reform Moves Forward on Bumpy Road

July 18, 2016
Disagreement Among Advocates Raises Concern JULY 18, 2016: A week that began with the promise of legislation reforming the Social ...Read More - WEP Reform Moves Forward on Bumpy Road
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Making Social Security fair for all

July 13, 2016
Let's Fix The WEP Law NowBy Reps. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) and Richard Neal (D-Mass.)Read More - Making Social Security fair for all
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Governor Baker Vetoes Municipal Retiree Insurance Protection

July 8, 2016
Legislative Override SoughtJULY 8, 2016: Despite wide bipartisan legislative support, Governor Charlie Baker vetoed the two-year extension of the ...Read More - Governor Baker Vetoes Municipal Retiree Insurance Protection
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Legislature Extends Municipal Insurance Moratorium

June 30, 2016
Retiree Insurance Reform Likely Topic in 2017-18 SessionJUNE 30, 2016: On the final day of Fiscal Year 2016, the ...Read More - Legislature Extends Municipal Insurance Moratorium
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Work Continues on WEP Reform

June 28, 2016
Association Officials Visit Capitol HillJUNE 27, 2016: With just three weeks to go before the US Congress breaks for its ...Read More - Work Continues on WEP Reform
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Legislature Considers Retiree Insurance Moratorium Extension

June 21, 2016
Protects Municipal Retirees and Teachers From Unfair Rate Increases JUNE 21, 2016: Members are asked to contact their Massachusetts State ...Read More - Legislature Considers Retiree Insurance Moratorium Extension
Senate Approves Retiree Insurance Protection

Senate Approves Retiree Insurance Protection

May 24, 2016
Municipal Premium Moratorium Extended Two Years MAY 24, 2016: Today, the MA State Senate unanimously passed an amendment to the ...Read More - Senate Approves Retiree Insurance Protection
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Association Announces New Discount Program

May 23, 2016
Zebit is Online Resource Exclusively for MembersMAY 23, 2016: Our Association has some exciting news that I would like to ...Read More - Association Announces New Discount Program
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Municipal Insurance Amendment Before Senate

May 23, 2016
Extends Insurance Premium Moritorium Until July 2018MAY 23, 2016: Members are asked for your help in protecting municipal retirees and ...Read More - Municipal Insurance Amendment Before Senate
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Passing of Geraldine “Geri” White

May 4, 2016
Served Mass Retirees Association for Thirty YearsIt is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of ...Read More - Passing of Geraldine “Geri” White
GIC Health Fairs Begin Friday

GIC Health Fairs Begin Friday

April 6, 2016
Kicks Off Annual Insurance Open EnrollmentAPRIL 6, 2016: Today begins the month-long open enrollment period for the state’s ...Read More - GIC Health Fairs Begin Friday
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Texans playing key roles in social security benefit fix

March 31, 2016
Over the years, millions of retired state and local workers — including teachers, police officers and firefighters — have received sharply reduced ...Read More - Texans playing key roles in social security benefit fix
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Social Security WEP Hearing Called a Success

March 25, 2016
Brady/Neal Credit Mass Retirees For AdvocacyMARCH 25, 2016:  On Tuesday of this week the House Subcommittee on Social ...Read More - Social Security WEP Hearing Called a Success
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Congressional Hearing on WEP Bill March 22

March 16, 2016
Mass Retirees Plays Central Role MARCH 16, 2016: In a major step toward resolving a complex problem we have fought ...Read More - Congressional Hearing on WEP Bill March 22
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AARP SUPPORTS WEP REFORM

March 14, 2016
Major Step Toward Congressional Action MARCH 12, 2015: In a major step toward reforming the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision ...Read More - AARP SUPPORTS WEP REFORM
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GIC Sets Insurance Rates For FY17

March 4, 2016
OME Prices Drop -7.2% MARCH 4, 2016: Retirees who are enrolled in the state Group Insurance Commission’s (GIC ...Read More - GIC Sets Insurance Rates For FY17