We are pleased to inform you that if you retired before July 1, 2024, and are otherwise eligible, the State Retirement Board has implemented the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for the July payroll. Effective July 1, 2025, the COLA is 3% of the first $13,000 of your annual benefit paid in monthly installments.
What is a COLA?
The COLA is a Cost-of-Living Adjustment for eligible retired state employees receiving a pension. A COLA is handled by the Legislature, which includes Senators, Representatives and the Governor. Each year, they may or may not recommend a COLA amount to include in the state's annual budget.
If you have additional questions about the COLA, please contact your local State Senator and Representative. Visit https://malegislature.gov/ to find your Legislator’s contact information.
As always, you can view your benefit pay statements online at www.mass.gov/payinfo. Your ID is on your statement below your name.
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