Archives - June 2020
Archives - June 2020
Board of Trustees Approves Temporary Extension of Welfare Coverage & Waiver of Retiree Premiums to Help Members During COVID-19 Pandemic
In an effort to continue assisting NYCDCC members and retirees through the financial and physical strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Trustees has approved the following temporary changes to Welfare Fund eligibility and retiree premiums. These changes will be effective for the third quarter of the year… read more...
2020-2021 Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship Winners: Photo Gallery
On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund (the “Fund), we would like to once again congratulate the 25 recipients of this year’s Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship. Their achievements, both academically and in their communities, are a testament to… read more...
In-Network vs. Out-of-Network Benefits
Under the 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 using Out-of-Network providers. Out-of-Network benefits have higher Annual Deductibles, Co-Insurance, and Out-of-Pocket Maximums. In addition, you can also be balance-billed for any difference between the… read more...
Statement from NYCDCC EST Joseph Geiger on the Protests
The very foundation of the New York City and Vicinity District Council of Carpenters is to fight for the rights of every worker to be treated equally and to guarantee that every worker in our represented trades has rights in the workplace, a fair wage, a healthy family and hope… read more...
Getting COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing through Empire BlueCross BlueShield
Active NYCDCC members and pre-Medicare retirees eligible for Empire BlueCross BlueShield health coverage through the Welfare Fund have several cost-free, in-network and out-of-network options for undergoing COVID-19 testing and Antibody testing. Please note that walk-in testing without an appointment or prescription from a doctor is available at City MD Urgent… read more...
