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
PENSION BOARD APPOINTS LEGAL CHIEF
March 22, 2012NewsMARCH 22, 2012: The Commonwealth’s Public Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC) has voted the appointment of Attorney John Parsons to ...Read More - PENSION BOARD APPOINTS LEGAL CHIEF
GIC ANNUAL ENROLLMENT APRIL 9 – MAY 7
March 19, 2012News15 Statewide Health Fairs ScheduledMARCH 19, 2012: The Commonwealth’s Group Insurance Commission will hold its annual Open Enrollment period ...Read More - GIC ANNUAL ENROLLMENT APRIL 9 – MAY 7