Articles about Social Security that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees
APRIL 8, 2023: CNN — There’s a reason why politicians have long shied away from addressing Social Security’s massive financial problems. The commonly proposed solutions involve cutting benefits or raising taxes, which would spark an outcry from a range of powerful constituents, including senior citizens and the business community.
By Paul Krugman
New York Times Opinion Columnist
“The days of our years are threescore and ten,” says Psalm 90 in the King James Bible. So right now I’m about to [keels over].
Congressional Budget Agreement Does Not Include Social Security Fix
December 20, 2022: Christmas did not come early for public retirees. Late last night, Mass Retirees and TRTA officials received word from Congressional leaders that they were not able to achieve a bipartisan deal to reform the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). The $1.7 trillion federal omnibus bill will move forward without tackling WEP or GPO.
Do you remember when I said that December would be a busy month? It turns out that things have been even busier than I anticipated – which is saying something.
I have three things to report to you this week:
Our Central Mass. area meeting takes place today (Friday) at 11AM
Breaking news from the GIC on the selection of CVSHealth as the pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) for both Medicare and non-Medicare plans
The latest news on our efforts to pass a Social Security WEP reform bill in 2022
Time to Act is Now!
December 1, 2022: Let me get right to the point. If you are subjected to the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), now is the time for you to join me in demanding Congress pass a reform law in 2022 that will bring needed relief from the WEP.
September 23, 2022: This week brought major developments in the nationwide fight to repeal or reform the Social Security WEP and GPO laws. One of these developments was history making.
Association Will Not Engage in Political Gamesmanship
September 1, 2022: Editorial By Frank Valeri and Shawn Duhamel
Since our founding in 1968, our Association has built a strong reputation for our honest advocacy and straightforward approach. We do not grandstand nor partake in political gamesmanship. The news we report and positions we take are based on our experience and expert analysis of the facts.
8/5/2022 Weekly Update: While the bulk of today’s (long and detailed) email is on the status of the Social Security WEP & GPO legislation, allow me to remind you of today’s (Friday) Tele-Town Hall Meeting as well as provide a quick update on developments with the local option for the 5% COLA.
Since 1968 the Retired State, County and Municipal Employees Association has been the leading voice for Massachusetts public retirees and their families. Join with our 52,000 members as we continue the fight.
