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Archives - October 2021

Archives - October 2021

Be Aware of Requests for Zoom Meetings Received Via Phone or Text Message from Non-Benefit Funds or Local Union-Related Numbers

The Benefit Funds has recently received reports from some members stating that they have been contacted by a person (or persons) posing as representatives of the Fund Office or one of the Local Unions. In these contacts, members have asserted that the representative has requested to meet with them via…
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day- October 23rd, 2021

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is supported by the Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA") and addresses a crucial public health and safety issue: misuse of prescription drugs. According to the 2020 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ("SAMHSA"), approximately 11 million people misused prescription pain relievers in 2020.…
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Benefits of Repaying Your Coronavirus-Related Distribution (“CRD”) through Prudential

Participants who took a Coronavirus-Related Distribution (“CRD”) from their New York City District Council of Carpenters Annuity Fund account through Prudential in 2020 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act may repay any amount back to their account. Your repayment is considered a tax-free rollover as long…
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REMINDER: Importance of Submitting Changes in Addresses to the Fund Office

During the course of a given year, the Fund Office, along with various providers such as Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Express Scripts, ASO/SIDS, and Prudential, among others, send paper mailings to your homes. Although advances in modern technology have somewhat reduced the necessity of paper mailings, such mailings are often still…
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Prudential Now Offering Virtual One-on-One Retirement Consultations

Did you know that you now have access to virtual one-on-one retirement consultations at no cost to you? Through Prudential, you can schedule a time that works for you and then join your secure meeting space from wherever you are. During these consultations, you can review your account and retirement…
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October Breast Cancer Awareness Virtual Event with Memorial Sloan Kettering

Our members are invited to join a virtual event presented by the Department of Radiology of MSK’s Women on the Move (MWM) Employee Resource Network on Wednesday, October 13. During this webinar, MWM's speakers will discuss the importance of annual screening mammograms and overall breast health in regards to breast…
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