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Archives - May 2020

Archives - May 2020

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Extension of Deadlines for COBRA Elections, COBRA Payments & Other Items

Pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), different deadlines apply to certain actions required by you with respect to your benefits from the New York City District Council of Carpenters Benefit Funds. On April 28, 2020, the Department of Labor and the Department of the Treasury…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

During May, the MEND program joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Emotional well-being is especially important during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has put the world on hold and forced most of us to stay indoors.  According to a recent Kaiser Foundation poll, more than half of…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)-Related Distributions & Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance

Some questions have arisen regarding whether taking a COVID-19-related distribution from the Annuity Fund per the special rules of the CARES Act can affect one's ability to receive unemployment benefits. In response to this inquiry, the Fund Office has put together the following Frequently Asked Questions ("FAQs"). Is it possible…
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MSK Direct Launches Personalized Website, Creates Unique COVID-19 Cancer Guide for NYCDCC Welfare Fund Participants

Since September 1, 2019, the New York City District Council of Carpenters (“NYCDCC”) Welfare Fund, through a partnership with MSK Direct, has been providing participants an opportunity to receive special access to cancer care from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which is universally recognized as one of the top cancer…
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