Archives - January 1970
Archives - January 1970
SAVE THE DATE: Picnic, Charity Softball Tournament, and Benefits Fair September 21st at Cunningham Park!
On Saturday, September 21st, 2024, the New York City District Council of Carpenters will be hosting a family picnic and charity softball tournament at Cunningham Park (Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY, 11366) beginning at 9:00 AM. Additionally, the NYCDCC Benefit Funds will be holding a Benefits Fair for you and your… read more...
Sun Safety: Skin Cancer Risk and Prevention
During the summer, many of us spend more time working and relaxing outdoors. It’s important to take precautions during these times, as sun exposure and age are the two main risk factors for skin cancer. Along with our partners at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we would like to share with… read more...
Meeting Your Chronic Illness Needs with Case Management Provided by Independence Administrators
As an active or non-Medicare eligible participant of the NYCDCC Welfare Fund, you and your dependents who are diagnosed with a chronic illness are eligible for Medically Necessary Durable Medical Equipment (DME). This process may seem daunting, which is why Independence Administrators’ (IA) staff features Registered Nurse Health Coaches, who… read more...
NYCDCC Board of Trustees Approves Further Improvements to Dental Plan: Effective July 1, 2024
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the New York City District Council of Carpenters (“NYCDCC”) Benefit Funds is pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2024, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund’s dental plan through Anthem BlueCross BlueShield (“Anthem”) will enact the following improvements: -The Annual Benefit Maximum for Active Participants/Dependents… read more...
New Chip-Enabled & Contactless rapid! Paycards to be Mailed to Eligible Members this Month
Please be advised that in the coming weeks, NYCDCC members who currently receive vacation or pension payments via rapid! Paycard will be mailed a new and updated card. This new, chip-enabled card features “Tap-to-Pay” convenience, providing members quicker and more secure transactions. If you currently receive vacation or pension payments… read more...
2024-2025 Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship Winners Honored at Luncheon
On Wednesday, June 5th, the Board of Trustees celebrated the twenty-five recipients of the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship at a luncheon in Manhattan. Each year, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund offers a Scholarship Program (known as the “Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship”) for unmarried, dependent, biological, or adopted children of… read more...
Men’s Health Month and Cancer Awareness
June is Men’s Health Awareness Month, and the NYCDCCBF would like to encourage our male members to be proactive about their mental and physical well-being. For many men, certain health issues carry a stigma, leading to a lack of proper care and later diagnoses. This may lead to a lower… read more...
Women’s Health Month and Cancer Awareness
May is Women’s Health Awareness Month, and the NYCDCCBF would like to encourage our members to be proactive about their mental and physical well-being. For many workers in the construction industry, certain health issues carry a stigma, leading to a lack of proper care and later diagnoses. Along with our… read more...
Quarterly Vacation Payments for June to be Disbursed on or about May 31st
Please be advised that your "June" vacation payments, regardless of whether you are being paid via rapid! PayCard or direct deposit, will be issued on or about Friday, May 31st. You should check your balance by end-of-day on the 31st to confirm receipt of your payment. You can do so… read more...
Mental Health, Substance Use, and the MEND Program
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund would like to highlight our Members Education and Network for Dependency (“MEND”) Program. The MEND Program is designed specifically for NYCDCC members and their dependents to help them address mental health issues… read more...
