Latest on WEP/GPO Repeal

December 24, 2024,
We are closed for the Holidays The Mass Retirees office is closed between Christmas and New Years. We will reopen ...Read More

Congress Approves Full Social Security Benefits for Public Sector Retirees

December 22, 2024,
The popular measure gives full benefits to millions of people who currently receive them at a reduced level. Critics warn ...Read More

Senate passes WEP/GPO Repeal

December 21, 2024,
Just moments ago, repeal of the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws passed the ...Read More
WEP-GPO

HISTORY IS MADE! US House Passes WEP/GPO Repeal 327-75

December 16, 2024
Just one week after Election Day, the stars aligned on Capitol Hill. By a vote of 327-75, the US ...Read More

Local Health Insurance Developments

December 16, 2024
Cost Increases Causing Strain on Plans Local health insurance has been in a state of flux over the last 12 ...Read More

2nd Annual Municipal Health Insurance Summit

December 16, 2024
On October 1, approximately 80 retired and active municipal members attended the 2nd Annual Municipal Health Insurance Summit at Blue ...Read More

Mass Retirees Legislative Update

December 16, 2024
2025-2026 Legislative Session Beginning With Association Filing New Proposals The 2025-2026 legislative session will get underway on New ...Read More

Healthcare Affordability

December 16, 2024,
Challenge Looming for 2025 There is a healthcare affordability crisis looming that will likely cause great harm to a growing ...Read More

GIC & BCBS Meetings

December 16, 2024
Association Participates During the third week of November, both the GIC and the BCBS Labor Advisory Committee held meetings. Mass ...Read More

Valeri Serving on Special Cola Commission

December 16, 2024
Expected to Begin Work Mass Retirees President Frank Valeri will be serving on the Special COLA Commission as the Association ...Read More