New Prescription Plan Coming for GIC’s OME Enrollees
July 27, 2015NewsOnly Medicare Retirees Subcribed to State Unicare Plan ImpactedJuly 2015 Voice: As of January 1, 2016 retirees enrolled in the ...Read More - New Prescription Plan Coming for GIC’s OME Enrollees
3% COLA For State & Teacher Retirees
July 21, 2015NewsTreasurer Goldberg to Include Payment in July Pensions JULY 21, 2014: Following Governor Charlie Baker’s approval of the 3 ...Read More - 3% COLA For State & Teacher Retirees
Mass Congressional Delegation Backs WEP Reform
July 1, 2015NewsHR711 Now Pending Before House Subcommittee on Social SecurityJuly 2015 Voice: A milestone in our efforts to reform the Social ...Read More - Mass Congressional Delegation Backs WEP Reform
3rd time not a charm, as Leominster board again denies pension raise for retirees
July 1, 2015NewsBy Cliff Clark, cclark@sentinelandenterprise.comLEOMINSTER -- The third attempt to secure an annual pension increase for city retirees failed like ...Read More - 3rd time not a charm, as Leominster board again denies pension raise for retirees
Time to Refocus on COLA Base
June 30, 2015News$12,000 COLA Base Created in 1997 Amongst Heavy OppositionJuly 2015 Voice: For nearly fifty years our Association has led ...Read More - Time to Refocus on COLA Base
Dedham Approves $15,000 COLA Base
June 29, 2015NewsJuly 2015 Voice: For the second time around, Dedham has increased its COLA Base. First, they went from $12,000 ...Read More - Dedham Approves $15,000 COLA Base
Retirement Board to again take up COLA
June 29, 2015NewsLEOMINSTER -- Just seven days after the Retirement Board voted down the first cost-of-living increase for city retirees in ...Read More - Retirement Board to again take up COLA
2015 Legislative Process Underway
June 28, 2015NewsHearings Held on Retiree ProposalsJuly 2015 Voice: After a slow start to the beginning of the 2015-16 Legislative Session ...Read More - 2015 Legislative Process Underway
Tempers rise — but not pensions for Leominster
June 24, 2015NewsLEOMINSTER -- Tension between the chairman of the Retirement Board, other board members and city retirees erupted into open hostility at ...Read More - Tempers rise — but not pensions for Leominster
Fossil-fuel divestiture hearing: Retirees’ interests vs. environmental concerns
June 11, 2015NewsJohn HilliardState House News ServiceJune 9, 2015During a packed hearing late Tuesday morning, supporters of bills that would divest public ...Read More - Fossil-fuel divestiture hearing: Retirees’ interests vs. environmental concerns
WEP Reform: Our Work Continues
June 11, 2015NewsMAY 2015 VOICE: Efforts to advance federal legislation reforming the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) continue in earnest. Led ...Read More - WEP Reform: Our Work Continues
Early retirement plan drawing fewer applicants than predicted
June 10, 2015NewsBy Joshua Miller Globe Staff June 09, 2015 Governor Charlie Baker’s early retirement plan is on pace to ...Read More - Early retirement plan drawing fewer applicants than predicted
FOSSIL FUEL DIVESTMENT TAKES CENTER STAGE
June 10, 2015NewsMass Retirees Supports Formal Study, Urges Caution JUNE 10, 2015: On Tuesday, the complex issue of public pension fund divestment ...Read More - FOSSIL FUEL DIVESTMENT TAKES CENTER STAGE
Deep Concerns Over GIC Insurance Costs
June 10, 2015NewsAssociation Initiative Would Lower Expense CapMAY 2015 VOICE: After five-years of low cost growth and medical inflation, retiree costs ...Read More - Deep Concerns Over GIC Insurance Costs
Auto & Homeowner Insurance Discount Announced
June 9, 2015NewsMembers Can Save at Least 6% Off Arbella PremiumMAY 2015 VOICE: Last year the Association began exploring the possibility of ...Read More - Auto & Homeowner Insurance Discount Announced
Governor Baker Supports FY15 COLA
June 8, 2015NewsAlso Maintains State Retiree Insurance % In Budget ProposalMAY 2015 VOICE: In his first budget proposal, Governor Charlie Baker has proposed ...Read More - Governor Baker Supports FY15 COLA
Membership Reminder: BJ’s Discounts Now Available
June 5, 2015NewsOffer Extended Through June 30th! JUNE 5, 2015: Mass Retirees is happy to announce that our exclusive discount program with ...Read More - Membership Reminder: BJ’s Discounts Now Available
Death of Pittsfield’s Gerard Miller
June 4, 2015NewsIt is with great sadness that Mass Retirees announces the death of our long-time Western Mass. Vice President Gerard ...Read More - Death of Pittsfield’s Gerard Miller
State clears way for 5,000 workers to retire early
May 5, 2015NewsSome fear move may hurt servicesBy Joshua Miller Globe Staff May 05, 2015Governor Charlie Baker signed an early retirement ...Read More - State clears way for 5,000 workers to retire early
Gov. Charlie Baker signs state employee retirement incentive program into law
May 5, 2015NewsBy Shira SchoenbergMay 04, 2015 at 5:15 PM BOSTON - Gov. Charlie Baker signed a law establishing a ...Read More - Gov. Charlie Baker signs state employee retirement incentive program into law