GIC News & Updates, GIC, Administration and Finance, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Wellness Pilot Program

2012-05-16 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z

Active state employees working in the Executive Branch, Constitutional Offices, and the Legislature, and early state retirees ages 55 to 64 and their spouses, have a new opportunity to improve their health with the GIC’s new pilot program, called WellMASS. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in a GIC health plan.

Municipal Group Insurance Reform Questions and Answers

2012-05-10 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z

State law permits cities, towns, and other c. 32B entities such as regional school districts to transfer their employees, retirees, survivors, and dependents to the GIC for health insurance. Two parts of chapter 32B - Section 19, enacted as Chapter 67 of the Acts of 2007, and Sections 21-23, enacted as Chapter 69 of the Acts of 2011 - have different options for municipalities seeking GIC coverage. The following links answer some frequently asked questions about the two options.

Welcome new municipalities!

2011-12-20 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z

This fall, the GIC welcomed five new municipalities. The cities of Medford and Somerville and the towns of Arlington, Lynnfield and Wakefield all joined after this year’s budget gave municipalities expedited entry options into the GIC during this fiscal year.

Feeling Blue? Extra Help is Available Online

2011-12-19 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z

For All Employees and Their Dependents Through December 31, 2012.

Medical Homes are Changing Health Care - What You will See

2011-12-19 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z

Editorial by Thomas Ebert, M.D., Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Health New England

Accolades Pour in for the GIC’s Health Plans

2011-12-19 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z

For a Flu Shot – Doctor’s Office and Retail Clinics Avoids Hassles of Claims Reimbursement

2011-12-19 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z

Flu season is underway and the Centers for Disease Control recommends that most people get a flu vaccination. Members can receive a flu vaccination with no copay or deductible when it is administered at a doctor’s office or a limited service retail clinic.

GIC Given the Nod for Best Employee Benefits Practices of 2011

2011-12-15 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z

GIC Executive Director Elected as Chairman of the Board of NCQA

2011-12-15 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z

Open Enrollment for Non GIC-Eligible Employees in HR-CMS Agencies and UMASS

2011-10-05 01:11:23.0T00:00:00Z

Find out about the Commonwealth Choice health insurance option for non-GIC eligible state employees in HR-CMS agencies and UMass.

Facility Charges - How to Avoid These Unexpected Costs

2011-08-31 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z

Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Includes Expedited Entry for Municipalities into the GIC

2011-08-31 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z

Good News: Copays and Deductibles for Most Preventive Care Services are Eliminated

2011-08-31 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z

EPO, PPO, HMO: The Alphabet Soup That Tells You How Your Health Plan Works

2011-08-31 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z

State Employee Re-enrollment and Limited Network Plans Success

2011-06-17 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z

State employee health insurance re-enrollment and incentive to join limited network plans an overwhelming success

Payment Reform and What Could Change in Health Care Delivery

2011-06-17 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z

GIC's Rates to Increase 2.40% for FY12 - Lowest Increase in Three Years

2011-03-02 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z

Group Insurance Commission Votes to Fully Implement Affordable Care Act in New Plan Year

2010-09-28 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z

State Retirees Save Money with Vision Discount Program

2010-09-10 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z

It's Back to the Future for HMOs and Limited Network Plans' Popularity - When Enrolling Makes Sense

2010-09-09 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z

For Your Benefit Newsletters

2009-01-20 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z

New GIC Commisioners Appointed by Governor

2009-01-20 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z