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Stow Votes To Pay One-Half Survivors' Health Insurance

SEPTEMBER 2002 - Since the 1980s, there have been several attempts by Town of Stow retirees and employees to have the town pay 50% of the insurance premium for survivors, instead of nothing. Just last year, a petition calling for this, spearheaded by Association member and former Treasurer-Collector Eila Makey, was presented to the Stow selectmen but failed to make the town warrant because of time restraints.

Ballot Question Fails Webster Retirees... Again

JULY 2002 - For the fourth straight year, the Central Massachusetts town of Webster has voted against subsidizing the health insurance premiums of the town's retirees at a 50 percent level. Currently, the retirees pay the full cost and will continue to do so.
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South Shore Communities Adopt Medicare Option

JULY 2002 - Brockton and Plymouth Use Different Approaches - With the cost of health insurance continuing to skyrocket at an alarming rate, cities and towns across the Commonwealth are looking for options to help control costs. Instead of cutting benefits and increasing costs on retirees, some communities are shifting the financial burden to the federal government under Medicare.
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Worcester To Retain Blue Cross

JULY 2002 - Retirees Decry HMO Option - An attempt by the city of Worcester to drop Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Massachusetts has been defeated. This news marks a significant victory for retirees and active employees in Worcester.
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Webster Retirees Seek Help With Insurance Premiums...

MAY 2002 - Southwick Pensioners Have Town’s Support For Increased Premium Aid - Retirees of the Central Mass. community of Webster are again attempting to win the support of the town’s voters as they seek assistance with their health insurance premiums.
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