What’s Next for Social Security?
June 9, 2013NewsNew York TimesEditorial BoardThe trustees of Social Security recently reported that the retirement system can pay full benefits until 2035 ...Read More - What’s Next for Social Security?
Is Obamacare Too Complicated to Succeed?
May 30, 2013NewsThe Affordable Care Act has been under siege since before it even had a name. Some on the right saw ...Read More - Is Obamacare Too Complicated to Succeed?
SENATE BUDGET INCLUDES 3% STATE & TEACHERS’ COLA
May 24, 2013NewsGIC Contribution Percent Intact For State RetireesMay 24, 2013: There are no unwelcome surprises for retirees and survivors in the ...Read More - SENATE BUDGET INCLUDES 3% STATE & TEACHERS’ COLA
A Grand Bargain For Social Security Reform?
May 24, 2013NewsWEP/GPO Compromise SoughtMAY 2013 VOICE: As President Obama and Congressional Leaders search for a means to address the current ...Read More - A Grand Bargain For Social Security Reform?
GIC Rates Again Beat Trends
May 20, 2013News3.5% Increase Below State National AveragesMAY 2013 VOICE: Once again the state’s Group Insurance Commission (GIC) has been ...Read More - GIC Rates Again Beat Trends
BIPARTISAN REPEAL OF WEP/GPO UNDERWAY
May 1, 2013NewsH.R.1795 Introduced In 113th CongressMay 1, 2013: Congressmen, from different states and political parties, have joined together to ...Read More - BIPARTISAN REPEAL OF WEP/GPO UNDERWAY
For Profit Hospitals Stake Claim In Mass
May 1, 2013NewsMAY 2013 Voice: A glaring taste of corporate America has arrived in socially conscious Massachusetts in the form of for ...Read More - For Profit Hospitals Stake Claim In Mass
Governor Files Retiree Healthcare Reform
May 1, 2013NewsMirrors Special Commission ReportMAY 2013 VOICE: True to his word, Governor Deval Patrick has filed a bill (H59) to reform ...Read More - Governor Files Retiree Healthcare Reform
HOUSE APPROVES 3% STATE/TEACHER COLA
April 26, 2013News37 Local Systems Adopt July IncreaseAPRIL 25, 2013: This week, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed the $34 billion state ...Read More - HOUSE APPROVES 3% STATE/TEACHER COLA
A budget primer for White House budget week
April 8, 2013NewsBy Josh HicksWashington PostApril 8, 2013Read More - A budget primer for White House budget week
RETIREE HEALTHCARE REFORM BILL ON HOLD
April 4, 2013NewsLegislative Focus On Taxes & TransportationAPRIL 4, 2013: While concern over potential sweeping changes in retiree healthcare benefits grows amongst ...Read More - RETIREE HEALTHCARE REFORM BILL ON HOLD
DISABILITY REFORM COMMISSION CONSIDERING OPTIONS
March 29, 2013NewsAssociation Pushes For ImprovementsMARCH 29, 2013: The Special Commission on Disability Retirement has entered the final phase of its work ...Read More - DISABILITY REFORM COMMISSION CONSIDERING OPTIONS
Talk of Medicare Changes Could Open Way to Budget Pact
March 28, 2013NewsNew York TimesBy JACKIE CALMES and ROBERT PEARPublished: March 28, 2013WASHINGTON — As they explore possible fiscal deals, President Obama and ...Read More - Talk of Medicare Changes Could Open Way to Budget Pact
LEGISLATURE WEIGHS BUDGET & TAX PROPOSALS
March 19, 2013NewsRetiree Healthcare Reform Awaits ActionMARCH 19, 2013: For the first time in nearly a generation, government leaders are strongly weighing ...Read More - LEGISLATURE WEIGHS BUDGET & TAX PROPOSALS
GIC ANNOUNCES FY14 INSURANCE RATES
March 6, 2013NewsIncrease Below State & National AveragesMARCH 6, 2013: Once again the state’s Group Insurance Commission (GIC) has been able ...Read More - GIC ANNOUNCES FY14 INSURANCE RATES
Retiree Healthcare Takes Center Stage
March 2, 2013NewsCommission Issues Final ReportMARCH 2013 VOICE: After more than ten months of meetings, research and intense negotiations, the Special Commission ...Read More - Retiree Healthcare Takes Center Stage
ASSOCIATION JOINS SENATE CONFERENCE CALL & AFL-CIO FORUM
March 1, 2013NewsWarren Opposes Chained CPIMARCH 1, 2013: On the day when federal sequestration took effect and with a major retiree ...Read More - ASSOCIATION JOINS SENATE CONFERENCE CALL & AFL-CIO FORUM
Pension Fund Reaches $50 Billion Mark
March 1, 2013NewsContinues Climb From '08 DisasterMARCH 2013 VOICE: A strong investment earnings last year, 2012, of 13.82%, has pushed the ...Read More - Pension Fund Reaches $50 Billion Mark
2013-2014 Legislative Session Begins
February 28, 2013NewsAssociation Files 15 BillsMARCH 2013 VOICE: With the start of the new Legislative Session, the Association is advocating for the ...Read More - 2013-2014 Legislative Session Begins