Key Skills

Job Description

The Town Moderator of Winchester is seeking applicants to join the Retiree Health Insurance Advisory Committee. The committee was originally formed by an affirmative vote of the 2014 Spring Town Meeting and was amended by a vote of the 2022 Spring Town Meeting. The Moderator is currently seeking applicants to join this committee. One seat for 1 yr. term, Citizen at Large One seat for 2 yr. term, Citizen at Large One seat for 1 yr. term, Retired School Department Employee One seat for 2 yr. term, Retired School Department Employee 4.8.1 Establishment – The Town shall have a permanent Retiree Health Insurance Advisory Committee (“RHIAC”) having the duties and organized in the manner described below. 4.8.2 Duties – The RHIAC shall have the following duties and responsibilities as may be further specified in this bylaw: Ongoing communication with Town retirees, informing them of proposed legislative changes in health insurance at both the state and the municipal level; proposed changes to carriers, plan designs, or contribution percentages for Town plans; and programs that can mitigate or reduce the cost of retiree insurance. Ongoing communication with municipal officials including the Town Manager, the Select Board, the School Committee, the Finance Committee, the Personnel Board, the Public Employee Committee (PEC), the Insurance Advisory Committee (IAC) the Moderator and Town Meeting informing them of potential opportunities to improve municipal insurance; and potential opportunities, based on best practices in other communities, of managing OPEB liabilities without unduly burdening employees or retirees. Ongoing communication with the Town’s professional health insurance advisors, including actuaries and consultants, to understand: the Town’s health insurance options, OPEB liabilities and future approaches for funding OPEB. Citizen-at-Large applicants must be Winchester residents. Interested persons for the Moderator appointments may submit the Winchester Committee Volunteer Application apply via email to [email protected] or mail to Moderator, Philip Frattaroli c/o Town Clerk 71 Mt. Vernon Street Winchester, MA 01890. Deadline to submit Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Core Responsibilities

Communicate with retirees and municipal officials about proposed health insurance legislation, plan and contribution changes, and opportunities to improve municipal insurance or reduce costs. Consult with the Town’s health insurance advisors to understand insurance options, OPEB liabilities, and potential approaches to funding those liabilities.

Requirements

Citizen-at-Large applicants must be residents of Winchester. The committee has openings for citizens at large and retired School Department employees; no education or experience requirements are stated.