Archives - January 1970
Archives - January 1970
The Importance of Tracking Work Hours and Filing Benefit Shortages Reports
If you are an Active Carpenter working for a Contributing Employer in Covered Employment, it is important to ensure that all the hours you work are being properly reported. If your proper hours are not being reported by your employer, you will not receive the amount of benefit hours contributions… read more...
Prostate Cancer: Is Screening Right For You?
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and the NYCDCC Welfare Fund is sharing materials to help you be proactive about this form of cancer. About 1 in 8 American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and it is the second leading cause of cancer death among men. Fortunately, prostate… read more...
MSK Direct Cancer Care for NYCDCC Members & Dependents
The NYCDCC Welfare Fund would like to highlight and commemorate our five-year partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center, who continually provide NYCDCC members with world-class cancer care through the MSK Direct Program. MSK Direct is a benefit for NYCDCC Welfare Fund participants that gives you and your dependents… read more...
Quarterly Vacation Payments for September to be Disbursed on August 30th
Please be advised that your "September" vacation payments, regardless of whether you are being paid via rapid! PayCard or direct deposit, will be issued on or about Friday, August 30th. You should check your balance by end-of-day on the 2nd to confirm receipt of your payment. You can do so… read more...
National Eye Exam Month and Eye Health
August is National Eye Exam Month, and the NYCDCC Welfare Fund is sharing resources so you and your family can be proactive about your eye health. By understanding your risk factors, monitoring your vision, and scheduling routine eye exams, you can increase your likelihood of having healthier eyes, as well… read more...
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...
