We have great news for eligible participants and dependents in the NYCDCC Welfare Fund! The Trustees have heard and considered your concerns regarding the current dental plan. In response to these concerns and after careful consideration, the Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that effective August 1, 2023, the… read more...

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The Board of Trustees of the NYCDCC Annuity Fund monitors your Plan and evaluates the available investment options in an effort to help you develop an individualized investment strategy as you prepare for retirement. After a recent review, the Board of Trustees updated the Plan’s investment options. These updates were… read more...

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As legalization and use of cannabis (marijuana) continues to increase, researchers are discovering more about cannabis’ health effects, especially in young people. According to a study led by researchers at the Mental Health Services in the Capital Region of Denmark and the National Institute on Drug Abuse, young men with… read more...

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June is National Cancer Survivor Month, which makes it a great time to once again highlight the NYCDCC Welfare Fund's partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center via MSK Direct. Through MSK Direct, eligible NYCDCC Welfare Fund participants, dependents, family, and friends are afforded an opportunity to receive the highest-quality… read more...

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As many of you may have recently heard in the news, the United States federal government is ending the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11th, 2023. As a result, the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund (“the Fund”) will be covering COVID-19-related services as follows: Vaccine:… 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 issued on or about Thursday, June 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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The NYCDCC Benefit Funds is concerned about your and your family’s health and wants to ensure you are armed with information on how to protect yourself from preventable skin cancers. To equip yourself with sun-smart best practices, consider the following information. What is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer develops when there’s… read more...

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May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund would like to highlight our Members Education and Network for Dependency (“MEND”) Program. The MEND Program is designed specifically for NYCDCC members and their dependents to help them address mental health issues… read more...

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Testicular cancer affects 1 in 250 males, and is the most common cancer among males aged 15 to 35. To promote awareness of this particular cancer, the NYCDCCBF is providing our membership this brief educational article, in cooperation with our partners at Memorial Sloan Kettering (“MSK”). What is Testicular Cancer?… read more...

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On Wednesday, April 5th, the NYCDCC Training Center ("CTC") hosted its 52nd Annual Graduating Apprentice Exhibits and Open House event. As always, the highly anticipated exhibition once again served not only to showcase the skills apprentices have learned during their last four years at the CTC, but it also provided… read more...

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April is Stress Awareness Month, and to promote this cause, the NYCDCCBF is offering you a list of resources for stress management. Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but by recognizing stressors and understanding how they impact us, we can take better care of ourselves and lead happier, healthier… read more...

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On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund is pleased to announce that twenty-five (25) students have been awarded the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year. Each student will now receive a $3,500.00 per year scholarship, which… read more...

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Not only is today International Women’s Day, but this week is also National Women in Construction Week, a time to honor women and promote them as an integral part of the construction industry. For its part, the New York City District Council of Carpenters (“NYCDCC”), which consists of nine Local… read more...

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and the NYCDCCBF would like to offer resources to help you learn more and take action toward prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer. Click here for a helpful brochure from our partners at Memorial Sloan Kettering (“MSK”), with information including: Risk Factors Symptoms… 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, will be transmitted on or about Wednesday, 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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February is National Cancer Prevention Month and to promote this cause, our partner Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK Direct), is offering our membership a chance to participate in an hour-long webinar titled, "The Importance of Cancer Screenings and Preventative Measures." To learn more, you can click the flyer or read the… read more...

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Did you know that February is American Heart Month? To raise awareness and educate our members, the NYCDCCBF has put together a list of resources that promote cardiovascular health. Below you will find resources including videos, wellness tips, tools to monitor your heart health, and more. For more information about… read more...

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The New York City District Council of Carpenters Training Center will be holding its 52nd Annual Graduating Apprentice Exhibits and Open House on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023, from 8AM - 4PM. The graduating apprentices will participate in building projects for the trades of General Carpentry, Interior Systems, Dock Builder, Timbermen,… read more...

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As part of the transition from Empire BlueCross BlueShield to Independence Administrators, effective January 1, 2023, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund also switched telehealth providers from LiveHealth Online to MDLIVE. (*This does not apply to retirees who are covered through UnitedHealthcare).  We recommend that you set up your MDLIVE account as… read more...

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Practicing good eye care and visiting the eye doctor regularly are essential to healthy lives for people of all ages. While nearly 100 million Americans are at high risk for vision loss, only half have visited an eye doctor in the past 12 months. Learning more about eye care, eye… read more...

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