An Act relative to protecting local retirees

This bill protects local government retirees in Massachusetts from having their health insurance premiums increased if their employer raises the contribution percentage. Specifically, it prevents a retiree's premium rate from automatically jumping to a higher level if the employer decides to contribute a larger share of the cost. The law applies to any local governmental unit that approves such an increase in the employer's contribution. Effective January 1, 2023, the measure ensures that retirees locked into their current premium rates are not affected by subsequent changes to the employer's payment share.