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

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Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, and about half of all Americans have at least 1 of 3 key risk factors (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking) associated with it. While risk factors such as age and family history cannot be changed, there… read more...

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As previously reported on our website in March 2022, Empower Retirement acquired Prudential Retirement in early 2022. In February 2024, Empower will be completely upgrading and integrating Prudential accounts into the Empower system. This change will not affect your individual Annuity Account under The New York City District Council of… read more...

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Cervical cancer is one of five types of gynecologic cancer (any cancer that starts in female reproductive organs). More than 90% of cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a virus so common that over 65% of sexually active women are infected with it at some point. Reducing… read more...

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New Year's Day will be observed on Monday, January 1, 2024. As such, monthly pension payments will not be transmitted by the bank until the business day following the official holiday observation (Tuesday, January 2, 2024). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have questions regarding your… read more...

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Effective January 1, 2024, Independence Administrators will change their virtual care provider from MDLIVE to Teladoc Health (“Teladoc”). This change only applies to Active and Pre-Medicare retirees/dependents who are covered through Independence Administrators. The transition to Teladoc offers members the following: - A Larger Network. Teladoc’s network is about 3… read more...

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Please note that effective January 1, 2024, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, which is your current dental provider, will transition its name to Anthem BlueCross BlueShield. Be assured that this change will not impact your pricing, networks, coverage, or level of support or service. Prior to the effective date of the name… read more...

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The NYCDCC Benefit Funds would like to remind you that your health insurance deductibles will reset on January 1, 2024. Your deductible is the dollar amount you must pay each calendar year before the Plan pays benefits for covered In-Network and Out-of-Network services. With this reset deadline approaching, we encourage… read more...

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When you require immediate care, it is never something for which you are necessarily prepared. Consequently, it is sometimes difficult to know whether Urgent Care or the Emergency Room (“ER”) is the right place to go. Not only can making this choice impact your health, it can also impact you financially since ER… 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 issued on or about Friday, December 1st. You should check your balance by end-of-day on the 1st to confirm receipt of your payment. You can do so… read more...

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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among American men and women, and 8 out of 10 people with lung cancer got it from smoking. For Lung Cancer Awareness month, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund is sharing educational materials with our members, so they can learn about the risk… read more...

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Preventive Care services, which are regulated by the Affordable Care Act (”ACA”) and provided through the NYCDCC Welfare Fund (”the Fund”), include outpatient services and office services. Screenings and other services are covered as Preventive Care for adults and children with no current symptoms or prior history of a medical… read more...

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October 1st-7th is National Mental Illness Awareness Week and the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund, in an effort to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and to provide support to those seeking treatment, would like to promote this cause to our members and their dependents.  Did… read more...

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Did you know... - 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. - 1 in 6 breast cancers occurs in women ages 40-49. - 3 out of 4 women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease and are not considered a high… read more...

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Working Together to Prevent Suicide NATIONAL SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE CALL OR TEXT 988 Take a Minute Taking a minute to reach out to someone in your community – a family member, friend, colleague or even a stranger – could change the course of another’s life. Individuals who have survived… read more...

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Please be advised that due to a misprint on the original ID cards sent out by Independence Administrators, all eligible members and dependents will be receiving new cards in the mail sometime this week (or soon after). The original ID cards stated that the copayment for an Urgent Care visit… read more...

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Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among American men, and the second leading cause of cancer death in American men. About 1 out of 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and the American Cancer Society estimates there will be nearly 300,000 new cases of prostate… read more...

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Did you know that September is National Recovery Month? To promote this cause, the Benefit Funds encourages our members to learn more about addiction and recovery, and share these resources with their friends, family, and communities. In 2021, nearly 50 million Americans met the criteria for substance use disorder, yet… read more...

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On Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, the New York City District Council of Carpenters will be hosting a family picnic and charity softball tournament at Cunningham Park (Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY, 11366) beginning at 9:00 AM. Additionally, the NYCDCC Benefit Funds will be holding a Benefits Fair for you and your… read more...

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

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