Archives - February 2017
Archives - February 2017
Important Information for Your 2016 Taxes Regarding Health Coverage and Form 1095-B (or C)
The Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) now requires that you report whether or not you had health coverage when you file your taxes. If you had health coverage during 2016 from the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund (the “Welfare Fund”), the Welfare Fund will be mailing… read more...
NYCDCC Benefit Funds to Launch Mass Email Blast Program for Members and Retirees in March
In a continued effort to expand our communications outlets, the New York City District Council of Carpenters (“NYCDCC”) Benefit Funds will soon be launching a mass email blast program for eligible members and retirees. The new program, which will take effect in March, will allow us to reach members and… read more...
Revisions Made to Simplify Change-of-Address Form Submission Procedures
Effective immediately, the New York City District Council of Carpenters ("NYCDCC") Benefit Funds, along with the District Council, have made revisions to the Change-of-Address Form and its submission procedures to simplify the process for members. The revisions are as follows: Members will no longer be required to have the… read more...
Free Services and Transactions Associated with Vacation Debit Cards
The New York City District Council of Carpenters Benefit Funds, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, recently announced a new mandatory debit card program for vacation payments that will become effective in June. After the announcement, members had numerous questions about this new program, which will be implemented in… read more...
Vacation Benefits to be Paid via Debit Card Beginning in June
Effective for your first quarter vacation payment (payable in the first week of June 2017), the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund (the “Welfare Fund”) is implementing a mandatory debit card payment program for all vacation benefits. The implementation of this program will help eliminate lost, stolen,… read more...
Preventing Sudden Cardiac Arrest (“SCA”) in Adolescents through Early Detection Heart Screenings
As your children grow up and begin to advance through the awkward stages of puberty, worrying about potential adolescent heart problems is probably one of the furthest things from your mind. However, some studies are beginning to show that it may be time for your perceptions on this issue to… read more...
