In the unfortunate case of an accidental death or serious injury while an active and an eligible participant in the NYCDCC Welfare Fund (the “Welfare Fund”), you or your designated beneficiary may be entitled to Accidental Death & Dismemberment (“AD&D”) benefits. The AD&D benefit is issued through a policy by… read more...

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In an effort to expand our communications, the New York City District Council of Carpenters (“NYCDCC”) Benefit Funds launched an email blast program for eligible members and retirees in March of 2017. The program, which is designed to supplement the website, social media (Facebook/Twitter), and newsletter/paper communications we utilize to… read more...

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Failing to report a divorce while you have a spouse listed as a dependent under the NYCDCC Welfare Fund (the “Fund”) may result in grave financial repercussions and the loss of your health coverage. This is especially true if your former spouse receives costly medical treatments after he/she is no… read more...

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On Friday, June 1st, 2018, winners of the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship were recognized by the Board of Trustees at a luncheon in Manhattan. For those who may not be aware, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund offers a Scholarship Program (known as the “Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship”) for unmarried,… 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 transmitted on Thursday, May 31st. You can check your balance to confirm receipt of your payment in the following ways: rapid! PayCard- Call (877) 380-0980, or create/log… read more...

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Effective January 1, 2018, the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund (the “Fund”) changed your dental coverage on behalf of the Board of Trustees. The change involved a switch from your previous dental plan administered by Aetna DMO (“Aetna”) to a new scheduled dental plan administered by… read more...

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As we are sure you recognize, transitioning from an active worker to a retiree is a tremendously important, life-changing process. When you decide to retire, it is the job of the Fund Office, and more specifically our Retirement Services Department, to ensure that your transition is smooth, successful, and as… read more...

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During the month of May, MEND and the rest of the country are raising awareness for mental health issues. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. (43.8 million or 18.5%) experience mental illness in a given year, and approximately 1 in… read more...

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Under the New York City District Council of Carpenters ("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 going Out-of-Network. Out-of-Network benefits have higher Annual Deductibles, Co-Insurance, and Out-of-Pocket Maximums. In addition, you can also be balance-billed for… read more...

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What are Benzodiazepines? Benzodiazepines are central nervous system depressants and one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. Doctors prescribe the medication for anxiety, seizure disorders, alcohol withdrawal, and as a relaxant prior to surgery. However, benzodiazepines are commonly abused due in part to the sedative effect… read more...

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On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the NYCDCC Benefit Funds is pleased to announce that twenty-five students were recently notified that they have been awarded the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship for the 2018-2019 academic year. Each student will now receive a $3,500.00 per year scholarship, which is renewable… read more...

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On Wednesday, March 28th, the NYCDCC Training Center ("CTC") hosted its 49th Annual 4th Year Graduating Apprentice Open House/Exhibit. As in past years, the highly anticipated event once again served to not only showcase the skills apprentices have learned during their last four years at the CTC, but it also… read more...

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The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the New York City District Council of Carpenters will conduct a recruitment from April 09, 2018 through April 20, 2018 for 100 carpenter apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today. Applicants must obtain a lottery card, in person, at the… 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, were transmitted on Thursday, March 1st. You can check your balance to confirm receipt of your payment in the following ways: rapid! PayCard- Call (877) 380-0980, or create/log into… read more...

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Save the Date! On Wednesday, March 28th, 2018, 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. All are welcome to attend! Please see the full announcement below: read more...

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The NYCDCC Benefits Funds often receives questions from members, especially newer Apprentices, asking how they can check their work history by using the Member Log-In area of our website. To help in this matter, we have prepared some simple instructions for you. You can read these instructions below, or you… read more...

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In a continued effort to improve our communications with you, the New York City District Council of Carpenters (“NYCDCC”) Benefit Funds just underwent a revamp of our website with the goal of enhancing both its design and functionality. With a sleek new look, integration of our social media content, and… read more...

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Great news! The Fund Office just received some new information and materials from CPS Optical ("CPS") relating to your vision benefit, and we would like to share them with you. Please see below for more details: CPS has provided us a new flyer that contains information about your safety glasses… read more...

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As previously announced, effective January 1, 2018, your dental coverage through the New York City District Council of Carpenters (“NYCDCC”) Welfare Fund was switched from an Aetna DMO Plan to an ASO/SIDS PPO Plan. As a result of this switch, we have received questions from members asking when new ID… read more...

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Choosing your investment mix is one of the most important steps you can take to help yourself prepare for retirement. That’s why through Prudential, the New York City District Council of Carpenters (“NYCDCC”) Annuity Fund offers GoalMaker®, an easy-to-use asset allocation program available to you at no additional cost. GoalMaker… read more...

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