Our website just got a makeover and we’re ready to launch it on Monday, August 17th! We redesigned the NYCDCC Benefit Funds website to make it better to look at and easier to use. Here's what's new: Fresh design with simpler navigation Rotating carousel with breaking news and important updates… read more...

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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 Tuesday, September 1st. You should check your balance by end-of-day on the 1st to confirm receipt of your payment. You can do so… read more...

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The New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund has engaged Secova to conduct a dependent eligibility verification for certain enrolled dependents. Periodically, verifying dependent eligibility helps ensure that benefits are provided only to eligible family members and protects Fund assets for all participants. If you currently cover a… read more...

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Fact: Cervical cancer tests take 2 minutes, and can catch cancer when it is most treatable. When Should I Get Screened? Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) recommends women at average risk start getting screened at age 21. Age 21-29 – Have a Pap test every 3 years. Age 30-65 – Follow… read more...

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Mark your calendars, NYCDCC! On Saturday, September 26th, 2026, the New York City District Council of Carpenters will host their annual 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… read more...

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Generic drugs offer the same quality, safety, and effectiveness as brand-name medications—at a much lower cost. Pay Less with Generics Under the NYCDCC Welfare Fund Prescription Drug Plan through Express Scripts: • $15 – Generic • $25 – Preferred brand • $40 – Non-preferred brand Choosing generics is the fastest… read more...

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Fact: Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Should I Get Screened? If you are age 45 or older, schedule a colorectal cancer screening today—even if you have no symptoms or known risk factors. Colorectal cancer screenings save lives! Colorectal Cancer Screening The… read more...

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Don't wait for symptoms. Early detection saves lives. The NYCDCC Benefit Funds is launching its "This Is Not A Drill" cancer screening campaign and new webpage at NYCCBF.org/cancer to help members and dependents learn about recommended cancer screenings and take action to protect their health. Eligible NYCDCC members and dependents… read more...

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On Thursday, June 11, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund Board of Trustees, together with Fund Office leadership, honored the twenty-five recipients of the 2026–27 Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship at a luncheon in Manhattan. Each year, the Welfare Fund’s Scholarship Program provides educational assistance to eligible dependents of Fund participants. More… read more...

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If you leave covered employment, you may have several options available regarding your Annuity Fund account. Depending on your situation, you may be able to: Keep your money in the current plan Roll it into a new employer’s retirement plan Move it into an IRA Take a distribution To help… read more...

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UPDATED 7/21/26 Attention Retirees and/or Beneficiaries: The New York City District Council of Carpenters Benefit Funds has partnered with Abacus Intel to conduct its Annual Pension Verification mailings. You should have received a verification notice in the mail. Please respond promptly to avoid interruption in your pension benefits.  If you… read more...

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Did you know June is Men’s Health Month? Here are some resources to help you make informed decisions about your health. (Click on the images to zoom in) 1. Cancer Screening Guidelines from Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) This two-page flyer offers screening guidelines for cancers of the colon, prostate, lungs,… read more...

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To better protect your personal information and further secure your account, a system upgrade will require all members to update their Member Login password beginning June 1, 2026. What You Need to Do The first time you log into the nyccbf.org Member Login on or after June 1, you will… read more...

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Fund Office is promoting the NYCDCCBF's Member Education and Network for Dependency ("MEND") Program. What is MEND? The MEND Program was created to help NYCDCC members and families address mental health and substance use issues. The MEND program is free and available… read more...

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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 Monday, June 1st. You should check your balance by end-of-day on the 1st to confirm receipt of your payment. You can do so… read more...

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To keep your account safe, Independence Administrators (“IBX”), the NYCDCC Welfare Fund’s medical and hospital benefit provider for active and pre-retiree members/dependents, is adding a new security step. When you log in, you'll need to enter a six-digit multi-factor authentication (“MFA”) code that they will send to your registered email.… read more...

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Did you know May is Women’s Health Month? Here are some resources to help you make informed decisions about your health. (Click on the images to zoom in) 1. Cancer Screening Guidelines from Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) This two-page flyer offers screening guidelines for cancers of the breast, uterus, lungs,… read more...

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On Thursday May 28, 2026 from 7AM–3:30PM, the NYC Carpenters Training Center opens its doors at 395 Hudson St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014. At this year's Open House, graduating apprentices will participate in building projects for the trades of General Carpentry, Interior Systems, Dock Builder, Timbermen, Floor Covering,… read more...

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We’re aware of an issue that affected some Rapid Pay debit cards. Out of an abundance of caution, certain cards were temporarily inactivated by the vendor due to suspected suspicious activity. Your card should now be reactivated and working. Rapid Pay is also issuing replacement cards to impacted members. At… read more...

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On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund is pleased to announce that twenty-five (25) students have been awarded the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year. Each student will now receive a $3,500.00 per year scholarship, which… read more...

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