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Lawmakers hear plan to extend and simplify veterans' buyback window for state retirement
Summary
Representative Adam Scanlon asked the committee to advance a bill to ease barriers for veterans seeking to buy back military service toward Massachusetts state retirement, highlighting a 180-day deadline that many miss due to transition hurdles.
Representative Adam Scanlon urged the Joint Committee on Public Service to consider legislation (House Bill 2957) that would make it easier for veterans to buy back military service for credit in the Massachusetts retirement system.
“Due to inconsistent communication, administrative hurdles, and just the flood of decisions veterans face upon transitioning to civilian…
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