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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
The NYCDCC Welfare Fund and MSK Direct, a program that offers you guided access to expert cancer care, have once again collaborated to bring you cancer education and awareness. Since March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, we have decided to focus on providing you information concerning this important topic. Please… read more...
Notice to Members Regarding COVID-19 Related Leaves
The below notice provides information regarding paid benefits available to you if you must take a leave of absence from work for a reason related to COVID-19 and are an eligible participant in the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund (“Welfare Fund” or “Fund”). Please note that… read more...
Quarterly Vacation Payments for March to be Transmitted on or about March 1st
Please be advised that your "March" vacation payments, regardless of whether you are being paid via rapid! PayCard or direct deposit, will be transmitted on or about Monday, March 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...
The COVID-19 Vaccine & What You Need to Know
With the recent release of the vaccines, we understand that you may have some questions. As such, we would like to provide you with support and information to help you navigate through this next chapter of the pandemic. The NYCDCC Welfare Fund, through Empire BlueCross BlueShield (“Empire”), Express Scripts, and… read more...
Protect Yourself Against Unemployment Insurance Fraud During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The New York State Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently announced that it identified over 425,000 fraudulent unemployment benefit claims during the COVID-19 pandemic, totaling $5.5 billion in benefits As a result of this discovery, the DOL has referred over 425,000 fraud cases to federal prosecutors and continues to work with… read more...
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Vacation ACH Information must be Updated by February 12th to Take Effect for March Payments
Please note that if you would like to update the way in which you receive your vacation payment (ACH/direct deposit or rapid! PayCard) or you would like to change your bank account for direct deposits, Friday, February 12th will be the last date to update or change your information on… read more...
Requests for Copies of Form 1095-B
The Fund Office would like to remind you that you may request a copy of your 2020 Form 1095-B at any time. You may submit these requests to the Fund Office in the following ways: Email: ACA1095B@nyccbf.org Paper mail: ATTN- NYCDCC Welfare Fund, 395 Hudson Street, 9th Floor, New York,… read more...
Navigating Treatment for Substance Use and Mental Health in a Pandemic
The Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) recently stated that 40% of adults have reported struggling with mental health, substance abuse, or suicidal thoughts related to COVID-19, with essential workers being the most affected group.[1] The University of Baltimore found that drug overdoses rose by almost 18%, and alcohol sales have… read more...
Take Charge of Your Health in 2021- Courtesy of MSK Direct in Collaboration with the NYCDCC Welfare Fund
Ariel was a healthy mother of two when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. “We were all so surprised because I have no family history of cancer. It really rocked our world,” she says. After feeling a lump, her doctor encouraged her to get a mammogram. “I went for my… read more...
January 2021 Pension Payments to be Transmitted January 4th Due to Bank Holiday
Due to New Year's Day (Friday, January 1, 2021) being an official bank holiday, monthly pension payments will not be transmitted by the bank until the following business day (Monday, January 4, 2021). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have questions regarding your pension payment, you… read more...
The Holidays and your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Outbreak
The holiday season typically is a time of joyful celebrations with family and friends. Many people look forward to gathering together, exchanging gifts, and celebrating traditions. However, this holiday season, COVID-19 and physical distancing have added a new type of stress to the season. Some things to keep in mind… read more...
REMINDER: How to Check your Welfare Hours and Eligibility Using the Member Login Portal (i-Site) and the Interactive Voice Response (“IVR”) System
As we are nearing the end of the year and the quarter, we wanted to provide you with a quick reminder on how you can easily check your Welfare hours and eligibility through the Member Login Portal (i-Site) of the Benefit Funds’ website and/or the Interactive Voice Response (“IVR”) System.… read more...
New Forms to be Provided by Fund Office for New York State Paid Family Leave in 2021
As you know, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund (the “Fund”) has been providing Paid Family Leave (“PFL”) under the Fund’s plan of benefits since the New York State PFL law became effective on January 1, 2018. The Fund’s PFL has been provided on an insured basis through Wesco Insurance Company. The… read more...
Fund Office at 395 Hudson Street Will Revert to Remote Operations Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Beginning November 30, 2020
-Office Will Operate Remotely and Continue to Service Membership Until it is Deemed Safe to Return -The Health of our Members and Employees is our Number One Priority Due to renewed concerns regarding the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) throughout the United States, and particularly New York City, the… read more...
Quarterly Vacation Payments for December to be Transmitted on or about December 1st
Please be advised that your "December" vacation payments, regardless of whether you are being paid via rapid! PayCard or direct deposit, will be transmitted on or about Tuesday, December 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...
MSK Direct Webinar: Lung Cancer Awareness Month Events
In honor of November’s Lung Cancer Awareness Month, please join Memorial Sloan Kettering’s multidisciplinary team of experts on November 19th & 20th, as they discuss a variety of topics related to lung cancer screening and care. Please click this link to register and refer to the attached event flier for… read more...
Family Violence and Child Abuse During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in incidences of family violence and child abuse across the globe. Fear, frustration, uncertainty, economic hardship, increased stress levels, and barriers to resources are all contributing factors to this increase. In addition, support systems such as extended family, religious institutions, schools,… read more...
IMPORTANT NOTICE: How to Pay your NYCDCC Annuity Fund Loans through Prudential without going into Default
Each year, the NYCDCC Benefit Funds is notified of a group of participants who default on their Annuity Fund loans through Prudential. Below are some tips for avoiding default and associated tax consequences. To ensure that you do not default on your NYCDCC Annuity Fund loan through Prudential: Be sure… read more...
November is National Caregivers Month
*The below information was provided by Memorial Sloan Kettering. Working and Caregiving Around the Clock Most of us will identify with the role of caregiver at some point. Whether it is caring for a child, an ill loved one, or an aging family member, the reality of caregiving is often… read more...
Preferred Diabetic Supply Program for NYCDCC Medicare-Eligible Retirees Covered under UnitedHealthcare
For Medicare-Eligible Retirees covered under the NYCDCC Welfare Fund, UnitedHealthcare (“UHC”) is providing coverage for diabetes glucose meters and testing strips under the Preferred Diabetic Supply Program. Effective January 1, 2021, the program will provide the following OneTouch® and Accu-Chek® items at a $0 cost share to Medicare-Eligible Retirees: Glucose… read more...
