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

May 12, 2020

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 jointly issued a rule extending your time to take certain actions because of the ongoing COVID-19 National Emergency (the “Emergency”). The following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs”) explain how the extension works.  

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