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Sign Ups for September Vacation Payments via Direct Deposit are Now Closed

As of Tuesday, August 1st, sign ups for September vacation payments via direct deposit are now closed. This means that if you are eligible for a September vacation payment, but have not yet provided us your direct deposit information, you will automatically be sent a rapid! PayCard Debit Mastercard within…
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Reviewing your Explanation of Benefits (“EOB”) to Prevent Improper Charges and Health Care Fraud

When you (or a covered dependent) receive health care services from a doctor or other health care provider/facility, a claim is generally submitted on your (or your covered dependent's) behalf to your insurance company (For the NYCDCC Welfare Fund, these companies include Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Express Scripts, and Aetna.) Once…
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REMINDER: All those Wishing to Receive Vacation Payments via Direct Deposit for September must Provide Banking Information by End of July

As many of you have seen or heard by now, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund is providing members an opportunity to receive vacation payments via direct deposit beginning in September. This is part of the Fund Office’s paperless vacation payments initiative. Members who do not sign up for direct deposit will…
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MEND Program Peer Support Group: Reminder and Time Change for July

Due to the Independence Day holiday, the July Peer Support Group meeting is being moved from the first Wednesday of the month, July 5th, to Wednesday, July 12th. As always, the meeting will take place at 395 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014 on the 5th floor. As a reminder,…
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2017-18 Scholarship Winners Honored at Luncheon in Manhattan

On Friday, June 9th, 2017, winners of the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship were honored 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, dependent, biological, or adopted children of eligible members.…
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Instructions for Entering Direct Deposit Information for Vacation Payments and Viewing Vacation Pay Stubs

Last month, an announcement was made that the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund (the “Welfare Fund”) was postponing the implementation of its paperless vacation benefits program until September 2017 in order to add an option for direct deposit payments to be made via your personal checking…
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June 2017- Vacation Payments Update

  Some participants have recently contacted the Benefit Funds to inquire about June vacation payments. To help answer your questions, we have prepared the following update: The vacation checks (covering the 1st quarter of 2017), will be mailed out during the first full week in June. If you wish to…
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How Pensioners and Future Pensioners can Access Personal Benefits Information through the Member Log-In Area of the NYCDCC Benefit Funds’ Website

Regardless of whether you are already a pensioner or you are vested and eligible to eventually receive a pension upon retirement through the New York City District Council of Carpenters (“NYCDCC”) Pension Fund, you have the ability to access important personal benefits information through the Member Log-In area of the…
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Direct Deposit Option to be Added for Future Vacation Payments, Debit Card Program Postponed until September as a Result

Following the Fund Office announcing plans to move toward vacation payments via debit card in lieu of paper checks beginning in June 2017, we heard feedback from the membership asking if we could also provide an option for payments to be made by direct deposit. The Fund Office, along with…
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May is National Stroke Awareness Month

Since May is National Stroke Awareness Month, we thought it would be a good time to provide you some useful resources concerning the main causes of strokes, general ways to prevent strokes, and early warning signs of having a stroke. Considering that, according to the American Stroke Association, someone in…
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NYCDCC Training Center (“CTC”) Hosts 48th Annual 4th Year Graduating Apprentice Open House/Exhibit

On Wednesday, April 12th, the NYCDCC Training Center ("CTC") hosted its 48th Annual 4th Year Graduating Apprentice Open House/Exhibit. The event, which is highly anticipated each year, once again served to not only showcase the skills apprentices have learned during their last four years at the CTC, but it also…
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Don’t Forget to Take Advantage of LiveHealth Online!

Effective September 1, 2016 the NYCDCC Welfare Fund launched LiveHealth Online. If you haven't tried it yet, don't forget to give it a shot!  The Basics Virtual Doctor Visits Available Through Two-Way Video Connection Must Have Camera, Audio, and High-Speed Internet Utilize Computer Or Smartphone/Tablet The Details Access To Board…
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Congratulations to the 2017-2018 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 2017-2018 academic year. Each student will now receive a $3,500.00 per year scholarship, which is renewable…
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Save the Date: NYCDCC Training Center’s 48th Annual Graduating Apprentice Event

Save the Date! On Wednesday, April 12th, from 8:00am to 4:00pm, the New York City District Council of Carpenters Training Center ("CTC") is hosting an event for its graduating apprentice class. All are welcome to attend! Please see the full announcement below:
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MEND Corner: Use and Abuse of Opiates

As a part of its focus on fostering a healthy work and life-balance for its members and their dependents, the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund’s (the “Welfare Fund”) Member Education and Network for Dependency (“MEND”) program is pleased to announce its first installment of MEND CORNER.…
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March 2017- Vacation Payments Update

Some participants have recently contacted the Benefit Funds to inquire about March vacation payments. To help answer your questions, we have prepared the following update: The vacation checks (covering the 4th quarter of 2016), will be mailed by Friday, March 3, 2017. If you wish to know how much you will be…
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Important Information for Your 2016 Taxes Regarding Health Coverage and Form 1095-B (or C)

The Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) now requires that you report whether or not you had health coverage when you file your taxes. If you had health coverage during 2016 from the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund (the “Welfare Fund”), the Welfare Fund will be mailing…
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NYCDCC Benefit Funds to Launch Mass Email Blast Program for Members and Retirees in March

In a continued effort to expand our communications outlets, the New York City District Council of Carpenters (“NYCDCC”) Benefit Funds will soon be launching a mass email blast program for eligible members and retirees. The new program, which will take effect in March, will allow us to reach members and…
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Revisions Made to Simplify Change-of-Address Form Submission Procedures

  Effective immediately, the New York City District Council of Carpenters ("NYCDCC") Benefit Funds, along with the District Council, have made revisions to the Change-of-Address Form and its submission procedures to simplify the process for members. The revisions are as follows: Members will no longer be required to have the…
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Free Services and Transactions Associated with Vacation Debit Cards

The New York City District Council of Carpenters Benefit Funds, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, recently announced a new mandatory debit card program for vacation payments that will become effective in June. After the announcement, members had numerous questions about this new program, which will be implemented in…
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