• Chair Talk – February 2022

    Chair Talk – February 2022

    By Bob Kopasz Biden-Harris Administration Will Cover Free Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests Through Medicare CMS Developing Initiative to Enable Access to Eight Free Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests for Medicare Beneficiaries…

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  • Retirement Matters – February 2022

    Retirement Matters – February 2022

    By Joanne Bump Key developments on inflation, cost-efficient pensions, and seniors’ contribution to economic growth. 2021 Inflation — Are you concerned about how inflation has impacted your buying power?…

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  • Capitol News – February 2022

    Capitol News – February 2022

    By Mary Pollock Despite the adversities created by a snow event in Lansing and the pandemic, there was still a lot of news this month. PENSION TAX REPEAL…

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  • Retirement Matters – January 2022

    Retirement Matters – January 2022

    By Joanne Bump Outstanding news for your pension investments, utility savings, and Medicaid long-term home care. Investments Reviewed — The State of Michigan Investment Board (SMIB) met virtually on…

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  • Capitol News – January 2022

    Capitol News – January 2022

    By Mary Pollock The biggest news in the political world this past month was the approval of new district lines for Michigan’s 13 Congressional seats and 148 State…

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  • Chair Talk – December 2021

    Chair Talk – December 2021

    By Bob Kopasz Most retirees that have email received the below notice from the Office of Retirement Services. ORS has received many calls and emails because of the…

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