• Retirement Matters – November 2025

    Retirement Matters – November 2025

    By Joanne Bump 2026 Social Security (SS) Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) – The updated COLA was announced on October 24, with over a weekdelay due to the…

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  • Capitol News – November 2025

    Capitol News – November 2025

    By Mary Pollock SCRAP THE CAP UPDATE On October 8, Governor Whitmer signed Michigan’s $81 billion fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 budget, including the general government (House Bill (HB) 4706)…

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  • Chair Talk – November 2025

    Chair Talk – November 2025

    By Cheryl Streberger Everyone should have received their updated Medicare and You 2026 booklet, look for an updated BCBSM/MA Annual Notice of Change for 2026 and OPTUM RX…

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  • Retirement Matters – October 2025

    Retirement Matters – October 2025

    By Joanne Bump 2026 Social Security (SS) Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) — is projected at 2.7 percent by an early estimate from the Senior Citizens League. The…

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  • Capitol News – October 2025

    Capitol News – October 2025

    By Mary Pollock The Michigan Legislature, in a late-night 18-hour marathon, passed a nearly $81 billion budget on a bi-partisan basis, three days after the September 30 constitutional…

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  • Chair Talk – September 2025

    Chair Talk – September 2025

    By Cheryl Streberger Effective January 1, 2026, there will be a change in Vision Plan for the retirees. The State Vision Plan has been amended to include the…

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