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In an open letter to MassRetirees (the Retired State, County and Municipal Employees Association of Massachusetts), Congressman Richard Neal (D-MA), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced his intention to file a “revised” bill in the summer of 2019 aimed at reforming the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Like all public employees in …

Read more Social Security WEP offset reform: Congressman Neal to file “revised” bill, summer 2019

July payment will include COLA of 3% on the first $13,000 of your benefit

As you may know, the Governor and Legislature have approved a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as part of the Commonwealth's FY2020 budget. Effective July 1, 2019, this COLA allows an increase of three percent on the first $13,000 of your retirement benefit, for …

Read more COLA approved in state budget for FY2020

On June 25, annual statements were mailed to our more than 109,000 active and inactive members. When you receive your statement, please take a few moments to review the data for accuracy and completeness. Also, if you have not yet designated a beneficiary—or you need to update your beneficiary information—be sure to download a Beneficiary …

Read more Watch your mailbox for your 2018 annual account statement

Read more Members and Retirees: Read our June 2019 Advisor newsletters!