COLAs: FOCUS OF GLOBE ARTICLE
June 18, 2012NewsPiece Fair But Incomplete PictureJUNE 18, 2012: Figures don’t tell the full story when pension cost-of-living increases ...Read More - COLAs: FOCUS OF GLOBE ARTICLE
Boston considers hike in retirees’ pensions
June 18, 2012NewsBy Andrew Ryan,Globe StaffJune 18, 2012: As cities and states across the nation take aim at public employee pensions ...Read More - Boston considers hike in retirees’ pensions
State Loses Top Pension Fund Manager
June 11, 2012NewsJUNE 11, 2012: The resignation of Stan Mavromates, the longtime chief investment officer of the Commonwealth’s $50 billion pension ...Read More - State Loses Top Pension Fund Manager
WEP/GPO REMAINS ON RADAR
June 11, 2012NewsMASS. Retirement Delegation Takes To CapitolMAY 2012 VOICE: Protecting Social Security, while working to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP ...Read More - WEP/GPO REMAINS ON RADAR
HEALTH INSURANCE INCREASE LOWER IN FY13
June 11, 2012NewsState's 1.43% Bucks TrendMAY 2012 VOICE: With national health costs struggling to stay below 100% increases and our ...Read More - HEALTH INSURANCE INCREASE LOWER IN FY13
Southeastern Mass Brunch This Friday
June 11, 2012NewsLast Year, we held our first brunch meeting for our members living in the Southeastern region. Because of its success ...Read More - Southeastern Mass Brunch This Friday
MORE MUNICIPALITIES JOINING GIC THIS JULY
June 10, 2012News11,000 New Municipal EnrolleesMAY 2012 VOICE: Lowell is not the only municipality whose retirees and employees will be enrolled ...Read More - MORE MUNICIPALITIES JOINING GIC THIS JULY
GOVERNOR APPROVES LIMIT TO GIC CHANGES
June 10, 2012NewsProhibits Mid-Year Copayment/Deductible IncreasesMAY 2012 VOICE: Following through on a commitment made during the Municipal Health Care Reform ...Read More - GOVERNOR APPROVES LIMIT TO GIC CHANGES
ASSOCIATION DEFENDS RETIREE HEALTHCARE BENEFITS
June 1, 2012NewsPresents Report To Special CommissionJUNE 1, 2012: The Special Commission on Retiree Healthcare held its second meeting on Thursday, May ...Read More - ASSOCIATION DEFENDS RETIREE HEALTHCARE BENEFITS
State error delays teachers’ benefits
June 1, 2012NewsJUNE 1, 2012: State Treasurer Steven Grossman has launched an internal investigation after an error by his office delayed benefits ...Read More - State error delays teachers’ benefits
CORPORATE AMERICA: THE HEIGHT OF ARROGANCE
May 23, 2012NewsMAY 23, 2012: A series of articles by the Boston Globe’s Brian McGrory highlighted the excessive salary and perks ...Read More - CORPORATE AMERICA: THE HEIGHT OF ARROGANCE
SENATE BUDGET DEBATE UNDERWAY
May 22, 2012NewsRetirees Eye AmendmentsMAY 22, 2012: The state Senate is now in the midst of its debate of the Commonwealth’s ...Read More - SENATE BUDGET DEBATE UNDERWAY
ANNUAL JUNE LUNCHEON
May 11, 2012NewsSpace is Limited, Reserve Your Tickets Today!MAY 11, 2012: June is just around the corner and with it comes ...Read More - ANNUAL JUNE LUNCHEON
BUDGET DEBATE UNDERWAY IN HOUSE
April 25, 2012News3% COLA Approved & GIC Rates MaintainedAPRIL 25, 2012: This week, debate is underway in the House of Representatives over ...Read More - BUDGET DEBATE UNDERWAY IN HOUSE
GIC STATE RETIREES & SURVIVORS UNDER MEDICARE
April 18, 2012NewsOME Rates ClarifiedAPRIL 18, 2012: For the overwhelming majority of Medicare eligible retirees insured through the state’s Group Insurance ...Read More - GIC STATE RETIREES & SURVIVORS UNDER MEDICARE
COMMISSION FOCUSES ON HEALTHCARE FINANCES
April 6, 2012NewsRecent Insurance & Pension Reforms May Lower CostsAPRIL 6, 2012: On Thursday, the Special Commission to Study Retiree Healthcare held ...Read More - COMMISSION FOCUSES ON HEALTHCARE FINANCES
HEALTH CARE COMMISSION GETS UNDERWAY
April 3, 2012NewsFocus On Retiree Insurance CostAPRIL 3, 2012: As we have previously reported, the Association will take part in the Special ...Read More - HEALTH CARE COMMISSION GETS UNDERWAY
Insurers, flexibility, and savings
March 30, 2012NewsBy Steven SyreGlobe Columnist March 30, 2012The most interesting social experiments start with one basic question: What does it ...Read More - Insurers, flexibility, and savings
McGOLDRICK RE-ELECTED TO STATE BOARD
March 28, 2012NewsTheresa McGoldrick, without opposition, has been re-elected to a 4th three-year term on the State Retirement Board.McGoldrick ...Read More - McGOLDRICK RE-ELECTED TO STATE BOARD
Group: Localities saved $80 million after curbing benefits
March 28, 2012NewsBoston GlobeMarch 20, 2012A taxpayer group said Monday that Massachusetts cities and towns have saved $80 million on health care ...Read More - Group: Localities saved $80 million after curbing benefits