On February 12, 2013, Governor Deval Patrick filed with the Massachusetts Legislature House Bill No. 59, An Act providing retiree healthcare benefits reform, which if passed will fundamentally alter the health care benefit eligibility and structure for future retirees. While a bill is not a law, and House Bill No. 59 will be the subject of debate and possible amendment, due to the increasing cost and unfunded liability associated with the retiree health care costs, it is likely that some form of this legislation will be passed during this legislative session.
