3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (573+ words) Picks Up on Beacon Hill As the Legislature moves toward the close of formal sessions later this summer, activity surrounding both retiree health care and public pension legislation has accelerated significantly over the past several weeks. This spring has brought…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (243+ words) Celebrating His Life in Public Service We're saddened to report that our Middlesex District VP Jim Vieira passed away on May 11, 2026. Jim Vieira was elected Middlesex District Vice President at the Association's 2024 Annual Meeting. "Having known Jim personally and professionally…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (175+ words) Rising Costs Continue to Drive Local Discussions and Plan Changes Mass Retirees has remained actively engaged as municipalities increasingly examine strategies to address growing health care expenditures. Over the past several months, the Association has participated in a growing number…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (210+ words) Take Center Stage This Spring This spring has underscored just how rapidly the health care landscape continues to evolve " and why public retirees must have a strong voice. In May, Association leadership attended the 2026 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (100+ words) Mass Retirees Retirement Boards Elections & Appointments Weymouth " Firefighter Jeff Wall was elected to fill the longtime elected Board member Richard Hayes" seat and the Board"s new ex-officio member is Assistant Treasurer Debra Tingus. The remaining members are Gregory Hargadon…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1201+ words) Measure Now Before Budget Conference Committee In what would be the largest change in retirement law surrounding cost-of-living benefits in nearly 30 years, the House of Representatives has passed a COLA Reform initiative within the Fiscal Year 27 state budget. The initiative,…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (514+ words) Since our last report in the April Voice, we have eleven more local retirement systems that have increased their COLA Base. It's noteworthy that for all of them it wasn't their first time doing so. Chaired by retired Deputy Fire…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (568+ words) The State Senate has approved an increase in post-retirement work earnings limits. If passed into law, the measure will mark the first increase in the limit since 2014. Initiated by the Mass Police Association (MPA) and supported by Mass Retirees, the…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (288+ words) Healthcare & Ret. Advocacy Dir. Nancy Mc Govern Appointed This spring also marked the beginning of a new two-year term for the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) Advisory Council. The HPC is the state agency tasked with monitoring health care spending…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (386+ words) The Mass Retirees Association is pleased to endorse Randolph Teacher Modeline Telfort for the PRIM Board. Over the past few days, we have been contacted by a great number of members who are deeply concerned and offended by one of…...