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Congratulations to the 2015-2016 Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship Winners
Twenty-five students were recently awarded the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship for the 2015-16 academic year. Each student will now receive a $3,500.00 per year scholarship, which is renewable up to four years at an accredited college or university. The students will also be honored with a luncheon on June… read more...
Scheduled Appointments with Pension Analysts now Available
Great news! NYCDCC Pension Fund participants now have the opportunity to meet with a Benefit Funds’ Pension Analyst one-on-one to discuss a variety of pension issues, including retirement options. The pilot program for these personal appointments was launched in the beginning of May, and is now available to all participants.… read more...
Managing your Annuity Fund Account is Now Easier and more Convenient than Ever
-Initiating Loans and Withdrawals Online, Repaying Loans via Automatic Bank Account Deductions now Available! Your New York City District Council of Carpenters Annuity Fund account is there to help provide you with income during your retirement years. It’s an important piece of your overall retirement benefits. And now, it’s easier… read more...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Although the month of May was only officially proclaimed National Mental Health Awareness Month by President Obama in 2013, Mental Health Awareness Month has been unofficially observed in May since 1949. This is important because millions of Americans are estimated to suffer from mental health conditions each year. The… read more...
Updated NYCDCC Welfare Fund SPD for Active Participants Working in Outside Construction & Shop Employment Now Available
We recently completed the new NYCDCC Welfare Fund Summary Plan Description (SPD) for Active Participants Working in Outside Construction and Shop Employment. Effective March 1, 2015, this new SPD replaced your previous SPD and all Summaries of Material Modifications (SMMs) that were distributed prior to March 1, 2015. Eligible participants… read more...
Labor Technical College Hosts 46th Annual 4th Year Graduating Apprentice Contest
[caption id="attachment_5291" align="alignnone" width="711"] Click the Image to View Full-Size[/caption] On Wednesday, April 1st, the NYCDCC Labor Technical College (LTC) hosted its 46th Annual 4th Year Graduating Apprentice Contest. The much anticipated event not only served as a showcase for competition among skilled apprentices, but it also was a platform… read more...
Activity Based Ideas for Kids During Easter/Spring
Not everyone celebrates Easter, but surely we are all familiar with chocolate Easter eggs and the Easter Bunny! Over the years, many holidays have been nationally transformed from religious occasions to commercialized shopping holidays for the general public. When referring to holiday “shopping,” chocolates and candy are often the most… read more...
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
April is “Testicular Cancer Awareness Month.” Because of this, we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some important information about this disease. If testicular cancer is discovered early, it’s a highly treatable cancer. It is also a rare cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, in 2014, there were… read more...
NYCDCC Labor Technical College 46th Annual Graduating Apprentice Event
Save the Date! On Wednesday, April 1st, the New York City District Council of Carpenters Labor Technical College (LTC) is hosting an event for its graduating apprentice class. All are welcome to attend! Please see the full announcement below: read more...
3 Simple Steps to Improve Your Financial Well-Being in 2015
-Study after study shows that Americans aren't taking charge of their financial futures. Most people aren't saving nearly enough, and many continue to live paycheck to paycheck. A 2014 survey by the Federal Reserve Board found that nearly one-third of U.S. households have no retirement savings whatsoever, and 25% of… read more...
Aetna Dental Plan – Orthodontia Benefit Enhancement
Effective immediately (retroactive to 10/1/14), the Aetna dental plan will now include coverage for orthodontia treatment that was started prior to October 1, 2014. What does this mean? Orthodontic treatment that started before your Aetna coverage began may be eligible for a prorated benefit. You are responsible for the portion… read more...
March Vacation Checks Update
Some participants have recently called the Benefit Funds to inquire about March vacation checks. To help answer your questions, we have prepared the following update: The vacation checks (covering the 4th quarter of 2014), will be mailed on Friday, March 6, 2015. If you wish to know how much you… read more...
Don’t Forget to Eat Your Green Veggies in March and on St. Patrick’s Day
On St. Patrick's Day, it is customary to wear green… So, why not eat green too? (And we’re not talking about just using green food dye to turn everything you eat green!)… Put away your green food coloring, and try eating some green veggies instead! Popeye was right… Spinach… read more...
Participant Letter from the NYCDCC Benefit Funds Concerning Anthem/Empire Cyber-Attack
As a result of the cyber-attack that recently took place against Anthem, member data was potentially breached. This news affects those of you who participate in the NYCDCC Welfare Fund because Anthem is the parent company of Empire BlueCross BlueShield, the company used by the Fund to provide you access… read more...
Anthem/Empire Offering Free Identity Theft Protection for Two Years
As you have probably heard or read recently, a significant amount of information has been released concerning the hacking of Anthem's (the parent company of Empire BlueCross BlueShield), member data system. As a result of this hack, Anthem/Empire BlueCross BlueShield is now offering all members free identity theft protection for… read more...
New Anthem/Empire Cyber Attack FAQ
The NYCDCC Benefit Funds just received the following new update from Anthem/Empire concerning the recent cyber attack that took place against them. Please note that while this FAQ document is meant for clients and brokers, all of the questions and answers are relevant to you as a participant. Anthem… read more...
Update Concerning Recent Cyber Attack on Anthem/Empire
Please read the following update concerning the recent cyber attack on Anthem/Empire. Cyber Attack Facts: Anthem/Empire was the target of a very sophisticated external cyber attack. These cyber attackers gained unauthorized access to Anthem/Empire’s Information Technology (IT) system and have obtained personal information from its current and former members such… read more...
Healthy Candy Choices for Valentine’s Day and Throughout the Year
It’s a day of indulging in love, celebration, and SWEETS! And we don’t mean sweets as in the nickname you have for your significant other… We mean the caloric kind! We believe that all of our members, as well as their families, should indulge and enjoy this holiday of… read more...
Important Vision Benefit Provider Information
As the NYCDCC Benefit Funds previously reported, vision benefits for eligible participants and/or dependents was restored effective January 1, 2015. Your two network providers are GVS and CPS. To view more information about each provider, including covered services, vision care provider lists, and contact information, you can click the respective… read more...
How to Stick to your New Year’s Resolutions in 2015
With each New Year brings new beginnings and new resolutions to be a healthier and better you. How many of us have vowed to lose weight, go to the gym, be less stressed, quit smoking/drinking, or start saving money? We’re going to guess a large majority of us fall… read more...
