The Board of Trustees of the New York City District Council of Carpenters (“NYCDCC”) Benefit Funds has announced the retirement of current Executive Director Dave Stewart, and the appointment of current Director of Administrative Services, Kristin O’Brien, as Mr. Stewart’s successor, effective September 8, 2020. Mr. Stewart will be staying… 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 transmitted 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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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fund Office has taken the precaution of requiring NYCDCC members to schedule appointments prior to being seen by a Member Services Representative in person at 395 Hudson Street. To help aid members in scheduling these appointments, the Fund Office has now added a form… read more...

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To maximize your benefits under the various Funds, it is important to remember that you must keep the Fund Office updated on any changes you may undergo in your life. Here are some tips to keep your information up-to-date with the Fund Office. You can make these changes by either… read more...

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Due to circumstances beyond the Fund Office’s control, the launching of the website’s new and improved Member Portal on Monday will be temporarily delayed. As soon as we have an updated time frame, we will report it to you immediately. Please check our website and social media pages often for… read more...

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With kids home from school and the future of summer camps pending, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. As such, the MEND Program has put together a guide that seeks to support families in fostering age-appropriate conversations about COVID-19 and relieve some stress by compiling educational and art-based activities… read more...

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Memorial Sloan Kettering ("MSK") is recognized as a world leader in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of skin cancer. Their skin cancer specialists take a comprehensive approach to cancer treatment. They prioritize the quality of life of the people they care for, providing social services, emotional support, integrative medicine, and… read more...

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In an effort to improve the online experience of the NYCDCC membership, the Benefit Funds is pleased to announce that we will be launching a newly redesigned Member Login Portal next week. The official launch, which will take place on Monday, July, 13th, will be the culmination of a concerted… read more...

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As New York State is set to enter Phase III of its reopening following the PAUSE related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fund Office will begin accepting member walk-ins at 395 Hudson Street, by appointment, and on a limited basis only, effective July 6th, 2020. Please note the following guidelines… read more...

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In an effort to continue assisting NYCDCC members and retirees through the financial and physical strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Trustees has approved the following temporary changes to Welfare Fund eligibility and retiree premiums. These changes will be effective for the third quarter of the year… read more...

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On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund (the “Fund), we would like to once again congratulate the 25 recipients of this year’s Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship. Their achievements, both academically and in their communities, are a testament to… read more...

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Under the NYCDCC Welfare Fund, you have both In-Network and Out-of-Network benefits through Empire BlueCross BlueShield (“Empire”). However, it is more costly to you when using Out-of-Network providers. Out-of-Network benefits have higher Annual Deductibles, Co-Insurance, and Out-of-Pocket Maximums. In addition, you can also be balance-billed for any difference between the… read more...

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The very foundation of the New York City and Vicinity District Council of Carpenters is to fight for the rights of every worker to be treated equally and to guarantee that every worker in our represented trades has rights in the workplace, a fair wage, a healthy family and hope… read more...

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Active NYCDCC members and pre-Medicare retirees eligible for Empire BlueCross BlueShield health coverage through the Welfare Fund have several cost-free, in-network and out-of-network options for undergoing COVID-19 testing and Antibody testing. Please note that walk-in testing without an appointment or prescription from a doctor is available at City MD Urgent… read more...

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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… read more...

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During May, the MEND program joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Emotional well-being is especially important during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has put the world on hold and forced most of us to stay indoors.  According to a recent Kaiser Foundation poll, more than half of… read more...

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Some questions have arisen regarding whether taking a COVID-19-related distribution from the Annuity Fund per the special rules of the CARES Act can affect one's ability to receive unemployment benefits. In response to this inquiry, the Fund Office has put together the following Frequently Asked Questions ("FAQs"). Is it possible… read more...

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Since September 1, 2019, the New York City District Council of Carpenters (“NYCDCC”) Welfare Fund, through a partnership with MSK Direct, has been providing participants an opportunity to receive special access to cancer care from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which is universally recognized as one of the top cancer… read more...

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On Tuesday, April 28th, the DOL issued COVID-19 FAQs for Employee Benefit Plan Participants and Beneficiaries. To view this document, please click the image below. If you have more specific questions related to your Welfare, Pension, and Annuity Plans, please refer to your Summary Plan Descriptions ("SPDs") or contact the… read more...

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The Fund Office is aware that some members may be experiencing issues with their annuity account balances. We are in communication with Prudential, who has reported to us that there was an issue which occurred during the nightly update to their system. They are currently working to resolve the issue… read more...

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