Notices for Rose Followers

This page is updated periodically as information becomes available.

  • OSEA Conference 2026
    OSEA’s 88th annual Conference was held Thursday-Saturday, June 25-27, in Portland. Delegates from across the state gathered to share and discuss ideas, elect officers, vote on resolutions and set the course for our union’s future. ROSE delegates were represented by Bonnie Luisi, Tim Stoelb, Missy Johnson, Everice Moro, Gloria Lundin, Susan Hardy, Kathryn Riegger, Bob… Read more: OSEA Conference 2026
  • ROSE Retiree Picnic
    The annual ROSE Retiree Picnic, hosted by Everice Moro, will be held on July 21st from 11:30am – 1:30pm. This year’s menu is potluck with main dishes, sides, desserts, etc. More information to follow via email/text.
  • 2026 Medicare Rates Released
    The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has made it official: your Medicare costs will rise in 2026, and the increase will absorb a significant share of next year’s Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B will reach $202.90, a $17.90 jump from the 2025 rate of $185.00.… Read more: 2026 Medicare Rates Released
  • SHIBA ASSISTANCE
    Medicare Open Enrollment is upon us. With all the insurer changes going on there is more than enough confusion going around – confusion that we do not need. According to a SHIBA rep at the state, Providence Medicare Advantage plans in Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, and Columbia counties and Samaritan Medicare Advantage plans in Linn, Benton… Read more: SHIBA ASSISTANCE
  • November 7 Meeting Cancelled
    Our regularly scheduled ROSE Meeting (via Zoom) for November 7th has been cancelled. Our next scheduled meeting will be December 5th at 2PM via Zoom.
  • What’s At Stake With The Government Shutdown
    The current government shutdown as you may be aware is being held up over Democratic demands to extend the Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies and restore the cuts made to Medicare/Medicaid. Democrats have chosen to take a stand on these issues now rather try to extend the subsidies and restore the Medicare/Medicaid cuts prior to… Read more: What’s At Stake With The Government Shutdown
  • Celebrate 90 Years of Social Security
    August 14th marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security! Social Security helps 16 million older adults and roughly 1 million children stay above the poverty line every month, and 97 percent of Americans receive or will receive Social Security after earning it through years of hard work. Yet, our earned benefits continue to be subjected to… Read more: Celebrate 90 Years of Social Security
  • PERS Rulemaking Schedule
    While only the Public Employees Retirement System Board has the authority to adopt, modify, or repeal PERS administrative rules, the rulemaking process provides an opportunity for public input in crafting public policy. PERS ensures that members, employers, and stakeholders are involved in the rulemaking process. To encourage this participation, PERS offers online access to the rulemaking process.… Read more: PERS Rulemaking Schedule
  • Conference 2025
    OSEA Conference 2025 was held at the Holiday Inn Jantzen Beach on 26-28 June 2025. Your ROSE delegation consisting of Bonnie Luisi, Merlene Martin, Tim Stoelb, Missy Johnson, Everice Moro, Gloria Lundin, Susan Hardy, Kathryn Riegger, Bob Bradetich and Delores Piersol were there to conduct the business of OSEA.  Three categories of action items were… Read more: Conference 2025
  • One Big Beautiful Act (Against Seniors)
    On Friday, July 4, President Trump signed the Republican Budget Reconciliation bill into law. The Alliance for Retired Americans strongly condemns this legislation because of its harmful effects on older Americans, including cutting nearly half a trillion dollars from Medicare and just under a trillion dollars in Medicaid to pay for tax breaks for corporations… Read more: One Big Beautiful Act (Against Seniors)