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Retirement Services Department Provides Recommendations for a Smoother Retirement Process
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...
MEND CORNER: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
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...
Explaining Out-of-Network Benefits through Empire BlueCross BlueShield
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...
MEND CORNER: The Dangers of Benzodiazepines
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...
Congratulations to the 2018-2019 Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship Winners
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...
NYCDCC Training Center (“CTC”) Hosts 49th Annual 4th Year Graduating Apprentice Open House/Exhibit
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...
NYC District Council of Carpenters to Conduct Apprentice Recruitment From April 9 to April 20
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...
Vacation Payments Transmitted March 1st
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...
Save the Date: NYCDCC Training Center’s 49th Annual Graduating Apprentice Exhibits and Open House
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...
How to Check your Work History Using the NYCDCC Benefit Funds’ Website
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...
NYCDCC Benefit Funds Revamps Website Design, Functionality
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...
Check Out the Latest Vision Benefit Materials from CPS Optical: Includes $50 Coupon, New Provider Directory, and Safety Glasses/Contact Lenses Information
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...
New Dental Coverage through ASO/SIDS Does Not Require an ID Card
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...
Choosing Investments for your Annuity Fund- How to Use GoalMaker
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...
Updated NYCDCC Annuity Fund Summary Plan Description (“SPD”) for Collectively Bargained Employees Now Available
The Fund Office recently completed a new NYCDCC Annuity Fund Summary Plan Description (“SPD”) for Collectively Bargained Employees. Effective July 1, 2017, this new SPD replaced your previous Annuity Fund SPD and all Summaries of Material Modifications (“SMMs”) related to the Fund that were distributed prior to July 1, 2017.… read more...
Enjoying a Happy Holiday Season
For many, the holiday season is a time of joy with family and friends. But for some, it can be an extremely difficult time filled with stress and anxiety. Holidays can often stir up emotions, “old” issues, and unrealistic expectations, all of which can either trigger a relapse for those… read more...
Updated Information on New Dental Plan through ASO/SIDS- Effective January 1, 2018
As previously reported, effective January 1, 2018, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund's (the "Fund") dental plan will be switching from the current in-network only Aetna Dental Maintenance Organization (“DMO”), to a Preferred Provider Organization (“PPO”) program offering both in- and out-of-network coverage through Administrative Services Only, Inc./Self-Insured Dental Services ("ASO/SIDS"). As a follow… read more...
Update: rapid! PayCard Issues Have Been Resolved
Earlier today, the Fund Office reported that the MasterCard network with which rapid! PayCard operates was experiencing some intermittent issues with its service that may have been preventing cardholders from accessing their information and/or the money they have in their accounts. Currently, we are pleased to report that these issues have… read more...
Information Regarding Issues Potentially Affecting rapid! PayCard Users
The Fund Office has just been notified that the MasterCard network with which rapid! PayCard operates is experiencing some intermittent issues with its service that may be preventing cardholders from accessing their information and/or the money they have in their accounts. These issues may be impacting those of you who… read more...
Vacation Payments to be Transmitted 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 Friday, December 1st. You should check your balance by the end of the day to confirm receipt of your payment in the following ways: rapid!… read more...
