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Medicare Part B Premium Increase in 2026: Plan Ahead
January 8, 2026
What’s Changing? 📈 Premium Increase: Starting January 2026, the standard Medicare Part B premium increased 9.7%. Additionally, the deductible increased […]
Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Screening Guidelines for Cervical Cancer
January 6, 2026
Did you know that January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month? More than 90% of cervical cancers are caused by the […]
Effective January 1, 2026, Mount Sinai Physicians, Hospitals, and Facilities Will No Longer Be In-Network for Independence Administrators/Anthem
January 5, 2026
The New York City District Council of Carpenters Benefit Funds (“NYCDCCBF”) has recently been notified that as of January 1, […]
Express Scripts Announces Changes for Participants Prescribed GLP-1s for Weight Loss: Effective January 1, 2026
December 18, 2025
Attention NYCDCC Welfare Fund Participants currently prescribed GLP-1s for weight loss: Effective January 1st, 2026, there will be new requirements […]
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: Which Should You Choose?
December 16, 2025
When you require immediate care, it is sometimes difficult to know whether Urgent Care or the Emergency Room (“ER”) is […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): 4 Things To Know
December 9, 2025
Did you know Seasonal Affective Disorder affects 10 million Americans every year? December is Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month, and […]
Reminder: 2026-27 Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship Applications Due December 15th
December 2, 2025
Each year, 25 students are selected to receive the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship, administered by the International Scholarship and […]
What type of Behavioral Health Professional is Right for You?
November 18, 2025
There are many types of behavioral health professionals. Below is a listing of the types of professionals, including their areas […]
Diabetes: Risk Factors and Prevention
November 12, 2025
Did you know approximately 1 in 3 Americans are prediabetic? Prediabetes is when your body has higher than normal blood […]
Quarterly Vacation Payments for December to be Disbursed December 1st
November 11, 2025
Please be advised that your “December” vacation payments, regardless of whether you are being paid via rapid! PayCard or direct […]
