Archives - April 2018
Archives - April 2018
NYCDCC Pension Fund 104(d) Notice to Contributing Employers- April 2018
To view the NYCDCC Pension Fund 104(d) Notice to Contributing Employers, please click the link below. NYCDCC Pension Fund 104(d) Notice for Plan Year from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017- April 2018 read more...
National Institute of Mental Health (“NIMH”) to Host Twitter Chat on Teen Depression on May 3rd
In recognition of Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, the National Institute of Mental Health ("NIMH") is hosting a Twitter chat to discuss teen depression. The chat will take place on Thursday, May 3, 2018, from 3PM to 4PM ET. To ask questions, you must have a Twitter account and include… read more...
Explaining Out-of-Network Benefits through Empire BlueCross BlueShield
Under the New York City District Council of Carpenters ("NYCDCC") Welfare Fund, you have both In-Network and Out-of-Network benefits through Empire BlueCross BlueShield ("Empire"). HOWEVER, it is more costly to you when going Out-of-Network. Out-of-Network benefits have higher Annual Deductibles, Co-Insurance, and Out-of-Pocket Maximums. In addition, you can also be balance-billed for… read more...
MEND CORNER: The Dangers of Benzodiazepines
What are Benzodiazepines? Benzodiazepines are central nervous system depressants and one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. Doctors prescribe the medication for anxiety, seizure disorders, alcohol withdrawal, and as a relaxant prior to surgery. However, benzodiazepines are commonly abused due in part to the sedative effect… read more...
Congratulations to the 2018-2019 Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship Winners
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the NYCDCC Benefit Funds is pleased to announce that twenty-five students were recently notified that they have been awarded the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship for the 2018-2019 academic year. Each student will now receive a $3,500.00 per year scholarship, which is renewable… read more...
