S.1817

To provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S1817 amends retiree benefits, adjusting contribution percentages and out-of-pocket costs for public retirees.

Massachusetts S1817 amends retiree benefits by adjusting contribution percentages for health premiums and setting maximum out-of-pocket costs for retirees over 65 not eligible for Medicare. The bill modifies contribution percentages for different retiree groups and establishes a cap on out-of-pocket costs for specific coverage types. These changes aim to ensure fair and affordable benefits for public retirees.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 22, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

Sep 22, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Apr 8

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Jan 15

Senate

Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 17, 2026

Sep 22, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time