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 see… read more...

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As many of you may have already seen in the news, the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), which originated in China, has begun to spread to other parts of the world, including Europe, and to a lesser extent thus far, the United States. At this point in time, although the chances of… read more...

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Please be advised that your "March" vacation payments, regardless of whether you are being paid via rapid! PayCard or direct deposit, will be transmitted by Sunday, March 1st. You should check your balance by end-of-day on the 1st to confirm receipt of your payment. You can do so in the… read more...

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Save the Date! On Tuesday, April 7th, 2020, from 8:00am to 4:00pm, the New York City District Council of Carpenters Training Center ("CTC") is hosting exhibits and an open house for its graduating apprentice class at 395 Hudson Street, New York, NY, 10014, 2nd floor. All are welcome to attend!… read more...

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-Copies of Medicare Cards Must be Sent to the Fund Office Prior to Effective Date of UHC Coverage Effective January 1, 2020, all NYCDCC Medicare-Eligible Welfare Fund participants who are transitioning to UnitedHealthcare ("UHC") coverage must provide the Fund Office with copies of their Medicare Cards prior to the effective… read more...

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As the Fund Office previously reported, Empire BlueCross BlueShield ("Empire") mailed new ID cards to Active participants/dependents and Non-Medicare Eligible Retiree participants/dependents in the New York City District Council of Carpenters ("NYCDCC") Welfare Fund with an effective date of January 1, 2020. The Fund Office also reported that you must… read more...

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Your health is important and the NYCDCC Welfare Fund is committed to ensuring you and your families have access to high quality care and resources. In September, we announced our partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (“MSK”). This partnership offers all* NYCDCC members, retirees, and your families immediate access… read more...

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Due to a technical issue, the January Pension payments have been temporarily delayed. The Fund Office is aware of this issue, has identified the problem, and is working diligently with our software provider and Chase Bank to ensure that payments are processed as soon as possible. As of the time… read more...

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The Board of Trustees of the New York City District Council of Carpenters Annuity Plan is pleased to announce a disbursement of assets from the Plan’s administrative account to its participants. Thanks to cost savings and investment gains, the administrative account of the Annuity Plan has grown so that excess… read more...

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Beginning Friday, December 20th, Empire BlueCross BlueShield ("Empire") will be sending out new ID cards to Active participants/dependents and Non-Medicare Eligible Retiree participants/dependents in the New York City District Council of Carpenters (“NYCDCC”) Welfare Fund. These ID cards are being produced and mailed as a result of a new system… read more...

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New York City District Council of Carpenters ("NYCDCC") retiree Warren Hutchinson met Local 212 member Alexandra Guadalupe in 2016 during a Journeyman Leadership training session at the United Brotherhood of Carpenters ("UBC") International Training Center. At the time, neither one of them knew that the chance meeting and friendly bond… read more...

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Here are a few things to keep in mind during the holiday season: Feeling Down? 1 in 3 Americans feel sad or lonely during the holidays. It's normal and you are not alone.  It's Okay To Say "No" Keep commitments manageable.  Control What You Can Things may not always go… read more...

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Please be advised that your "December" vacation payments, regardless of whether you are being paid via rapid! PayCard or direct deposit, will be transmitted by the end of the first week in December (December 7th). You should check your balance between December 4th and December 7th to confirm receipt of… read more...

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*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...

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On October 26th, 2019, the Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA") will hold a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.9 million Americans misused controlled prescription… read more...

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Fact:  Around 20% of the world’s children and adolescents have mental health disorders. Approximately half of mental health disorders begin before the age of 14. Fact: Mental health and substance use disorders are the leading cause of disability worldwide. About 23% of lost time because of disability is caused by… read more...

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Recently, in coordination with the New York City District Council of Carpenters ("NYCDCC") Executive Secretary Treasurer ("EST") Joseph Geiger, the NYCDCC Benefit Funds Executive Director David Stewart provided a video update on the status of the NYCDCC Pension Fund. In this update, which can be viewed by clicking HERE, Mr.… read more...

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Although you may not consider it often, properly disposing of your unused or unwanted prescription medications is very important. Disposing of prescription drugs goes a long way toward eliminating the possibility of family members or others removing your drugs from a medicine cabinet with the intent to misuse or abuse… read more...

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If you have a child about to head into college (his/her senior year of high school), don’t forget that the NYCDCC Welfare Fund offers a Scholarship Program (known as the “Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship”) for unmarried, dependent, biological, or adopted children of eligible members. The Scholarship Program pays up… read more...

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As a part of its focus on fostering a healthy work and life-balance for its members and their dependents, effective October 1, 2019, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund’s Members Education and Network for Dependency (“MEND”) Program will expand to now include Mental Health treatment options, including referrals for outpatient and inpatient… read more...

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