Bill > S1848

This bill amends Section 9E of Chapter 32B of the General Laws to protect local government retirees from increased premium contributions. Specifically, if a governmental unit decides to increase the percentage of health insurance premiums that retired employees must pay, the bill prevents raising the percentage that an individual retiree is currently paying. This means that when a local government changes its health insurance contribution policy, existing retirees will be "grandfathered in" and will not be subject to higher premium costs. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on January 1, 2026, giving local governments and retirement systems time to prepare for the new requirement. The legislation aims to provide financial stability and predictability for retired public service workers by protecting them from sudden increases in their healthcare expenses.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1848