Archives - October 2020
Archives - October 2020
Preferred Diabetic Supply Program for NYCDCC Medicare-Eligible Retirees Covered under UnitedHealthcare
For Medicare-Eligible Retirees covered under the NYCDCC Welfare Fund, UnitedHealthcare (“UHC”) is providing coverage for diabetes glucose meters and testing strips under the Preferred Diabetic Supply Program. Effective January 1, 2021, the program will provide the following OneTouch® and Accu-Chek® items at a $0 cost share to Medicare-Eligible Retirees: Glucose… read more...
October 10th is World Mental Health Day
Mental Health Facts Fact -1 in 5 of the world’s children and adolescents have mental health disorders. Approximately half of mental health disorders begin before the age of 14. Fact -Mental health and substance use disorders are the leading cause of disability worldwide. About 23% of lost time because of… read more...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Early detection saves lives! That’s why the NYCDCC Welfare Fund has partnered with Memorial Sloan Kettering, the top-ranked cancer hospital in the Northeast, to make it easier for you and your family to be aware of the actions you can take to reduce your risk of cancer or identify it… read more...
