The Voice of the Retired Public Employee
Retired State, County and Municipal Employees Association of Massachusetts
Founded in 1968, now in its 57th year of serving retired Massachusetts public employees of the 104 public retirement systems within the Commonwealth, the Mass Retirees Association is widely recognized as one of the strongest independent advocacy groups on Beacon Hill. From public pensions and health insurance, to federal issues such as the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision, Government Pension Offset and Medicare the Association leads the fight exclusively for all Massachusetts retired public employees. We are The Voice of the Retired Public Employee.
Breaking News
April 10, 2026
Mass Retirees Endorses Modeline Telfort for Teachers’ PRIM Board Seat
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 ...Read More - Mass Retirees Endorses Modeline Telfort for Teachers’ PRIM Board Seat
April 8, 2026
Time to Share Pension Investment Success
12.6% Return Beats 7% Benchmark for 3rd Straight Year For the 3rd straight year, the Commonwealth’s Pension Reserves Investment Trust (PRIT) Fund has beaten its benchmark, adding billions in excess investment gains to the mammoth pension fund, now ...Read More - Time to Share Pension Investment Success
April 8, 2026
Elect Joe Connarton for PRIM Board
As President of the Mass Retirees Association, I am honored to announce our endorsement of Joseph Connarton to represent State Retirees and Employees on the Pension Reserves Investment Management (PRIM) Board. PRIM, which is chaired by State Treasurer Deb Goldberg ...Read More - Elect Joe Connarton for PRIM Board
March 30, 2026
Connarton Seeks PRIM Board Seat
Former PERAC Director Uniquely Qualified Mass Retirees Treasurer Joseph Connarton has announced his candidacy for the state’s Pension Reserves Investment Management (PRIM) Board. The 9-member board, chaired by State Treasurer and Receiver General Deb Goldberg, includes two elected ...Read More - Connarton Seeks PRIM Board Seat
February 12, 2026
Opposing GIC Cost Shifting
The following is an open letter sent by Mass Retirees to the Group Insurance Commission in opposition to what we consider to be cost shifting measures. These plan design options are scheduled to be voted on by the 17-member ...Read More - Opposing GIC Cost Shifting
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Latest News From Mass Retirees
Mass Retirees Endorses Modeline Telfort for Teachers’ PRIM Board Seat
April 10, 2026The 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 ...Read More - Mass Retirees Endorses Modeline Telfort for Teachers’ PRIM Board Seat
Municipal Health Insurance: Major Developments
April 9, 2026Challenges Growing For Local Plans Coalition Bargaining Remains Mass Retirees Priority Rising premiums are placing significant financial strain on regional purchasing groups, municipalities, and regional school districts. Many are now considering benefit changes or alternative options. This past summer and ...Read More - Municipal Health Insurance: Major Developments
Mass Retirees COLA Reform Initiative
April 9, 2026Key Proposals Highlighted STATE & TEACHERS’ RETIREMENT SYSTEMS: Note: The first four of the Association proposals listed below are reflective of the major recommendations by the Special COLA Study Commission. Creates COLA Reserve Fund for future state/teacher COLA benefit ...Read More - Mass Retirees COLA Reform Initiative
Time to Share Pension Investment Success
April 8, 202612.6% Return Beats 7% Benchmark for 3rd Straight Year For the 3rd straight year, the Commonwealth’s Pension Reserves Investment Trust (PRIT) Fund has beaten its benchmark, adding billions in excess investment gains to the mammoth pension fund, now ...Read More - Time to Share Pension Investment Success
Elect Joe Connarton for PRIM Board
April 8, 2026As President of the Mass Retirees Association, I am honored to announce our endorsement of Joseph Connarton to represent State Retirees and Employees on the Pension Reserves Investment Management (PRIM) Board. PRIM, which is chaired by State Treasurer Deb Goldberg ...Read More - Elect Joe Connarton for PRIM Board