Archives - April 2020
Archives - April 2020
Department of Labor (“DOL”) Issues COVID-19 FAQs for Employee Benefit Plan Participants and Beneficiaries
On Tuesday, April 28th, the DOL issued COVID-19 FAQs for Employee Benefit Plan Participants and Beneficiaries. To view this document, please click the image below. If you have more specific questions related to your Welfare, Pension, and Annuity Plans, please refer to your Summary Plan Descriptions ("SPDs") or contact the… read more...
Issues with Incorrect Annuity Account Balances on Prudential’s Website to be Addressed
The Fund Office is aware that some members may be experiencing issues with their annuity account balances. We are in communication with Prudential, who has reported to us that there was an issue which occurred during the nightly update to their system. They are currently working to resolve the issue… read more...
Empire BlueCross BlueShield Provides Link to Help Participants Find Local COVID-19 Testing Facilities
Empire BlueCross BlueShield, through a partnership with Castlight Health, has provided us a link to help you find COVID-19 testing facilities in your area. If you feel that you, or a dependent of yours, is in need of a test, all you have to do is click the link below… read more...
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship Winners
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund is pleased to announce that twenty-five (25) students have been awarded the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year. Each student will now receive a $3,500.00 per year scholarship, which… read more...
Important Information Concerning Unemployment Insurance Call Backs and Potential Scams
For those of you who recently filed for unemployment, the NYCDCC Benefit Funds would like to provide you an important message from the New York State Department of Labor (“DOL”) concerning call backs from Unemployment Agents to complete claims. According to the New York State DOL, “To prevent fraud, anyone… read more...
Special Notice to Contributing Employers in Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak
The Board of Trustees of the New York City District Council of Carpenters Benefit Funds (the “Funds”) is publishing this special notice to contributing employers in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. It is our hope that you and your families are healthy and safe. We wish to let you… read more...
June Vacation Payments to be Released One Month Early to Help Those Financially Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic
On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund, the Benefit Funds is pleased to announce that June vacation payments will be released one month early to help alleviate the financial strain that many have suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.… read more...
Update Concerning COVID-19 Related Amendments to NYCDCC Annuity Fund
Last week, the NYCDCC Benefit Funds announced that the Board of Trustees made changes to the Annuity Fund to allow members easier access to their individual retirement savings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although these changes were made effective immediately, the Fund Office noted that Prudential needed some time to implement… read more...
Online Courses Available to Members through UBC’s International Training Center
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC), through its International Training Center (ITC), is now offering members several online courses, including a new COVID-19 Preparedness Qualification course that will display on the member’ s Training Verification Card (TVC) upon completion of the course and test. To learn more about these courses,… read more...
