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Preventing the Human Papillomavirus (“HPV”) and Cervical Cancers
January 3, 2023
Human papillomavirus (“HPV”) and the cancers caused by the virus are everyone’s concern. Each year, more than 34,000 people in […]
REMINDER: Independence Administrators ID Cards to Arrive Before New Year for January 1, 2023 Effective Date
December 29, 2022
Just a reminder that, in preparation for the NYCDCC Welfare Fund’s third-party administrator change from Empire BlueCross BlueShield (“Empire”) to […]
January 2023 Pension Payments to be Transmitted January 3rd Due to Bank Holiday
December 27, 2022
Due to New Year’s Day (Sunday, January 1, 2023) falling on a weekend, the holiday will be observed on Monday, […]
NYCDCC Annuity Fund Participants to Receive Pro Rata Disbursement to Individual Accounts
December 19, 2022
The Board of Trustees of the New York City District Council of Carpenters Annuity Plan is pleased to announce a […]
A Guide to Your Benefits Transition from Empire to Independence Administrators
December 15, 2022
As the Benefit Funds recently reported, effective January 1, 2023, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund’s third-party administrator for Medical/Hospital coverage will […]
The Holidays and Your Wellness
December 13, 2022
The holiday season typically is a time of joyful celebrations with family and friends. Many people look forward to gathering, […]
Be Sure to Update your Coordination of Benefits with Independence Administrators if you or an Eligible Dependent are Covered under Multiple Health Plans
December 8, 2022
If you or an eligible dependent are covered under multiple health plans, be sure to submit a Coordination of Benefits […]
December is Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month
December 5, 2022
WHAT IS SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons. […]
Caregiving and the Holidays: From Stress to Success!
December 1, 2022
As we celebrate the upcoming holidays, take a moment to thank a caregiver. Most of us will identify with the […]
Effective January 1, 2023: NYCDCC Welfare Fund’s Third-Party Administrator for Medical/Hospital Coverage to Change from Empire BCBS to Independence Administrators
November 3, 2022
Currently, the third-party administrator for the medical/hospital coverage provided by the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund […]
