Archives - October 2014
Archives - October 2014
November is National Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), nearly 30 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Another 86 million Americans have pre-diabetes, a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but are not high enough for a… read more...
Correction: Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship Application Due Date is December 15th
In the October 2014 edition of "Benefits Toolbox," it was stated that applications for the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship are due by November 15th. This was printed in error. The applications are actually due by December 15th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. If you have… read more...
In the News: Ebola, Enterovirus D68 Dominate Recent Medical Headlines
Over the past several months, you have most likely noticed that two viruses, Ebola and Enterovirus D68, have dominated recent medical headlines. While the deadly Ebola virus has ravaged West Africa and slowly crept its way to the United States (although in a limited capacity), Enterovirus D68 has maintained a… read more...
NYCDCC Welfare Fund Now Fully Covers Preventive Breast Cancer Medications
As of October 1, 2014, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund is pleased to inform you that all preventive breast cancer medications have a $0 copay, if you are an eligible female participant or dependent who is age 35 or older. According to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the NYCDCC Welfare Fund… read more...
