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BOSTON – Friday, January 25, 2013 – Delivering his welcoming remarks at the 34^th Massachusetts Municipal Association's annual meeting Friday, Governor Deval Patrick announced that more than 204 communities and school districts across the Commonwealth have collectively saved more than $200 million in health insurance premiums as a result of the landmark municipal health care reform law.

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BOSTON – Wednesday, January 23, 2013 – Governor Deval Patrick today filed his Fiscal Year 2014 (FY14) budget recommendation, a balanced and fiscally responsible plan that will grow jobs and opportunity by continuing the Governor's unprecedented commitment to investing in education, innovation and infrastructure. These investments will create a better Commonwealth for the next generation. The FY14 budget also proposes a series of reforms to achieve savings, improve performance and increase transparency in state government.

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On February 12, 2013, Governor Patrick filed legislation to reform health insurance benefits for retirees that would save $20 billion dollars for the Commonwealth and municipalities over the next 30 years.

Please find the Act, Filing Letter and Bill Summary below:

OPEB Reform Act 

OPEB Filing Letter 

OPEB Bill Summary