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Quarterly Vacation Payments for March Scheduled to be Transmitted on or about March 1st
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 Tuesday, 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...
REMINDER: How to Access LiveHealthOnline for Mental Health or Substance Use Assistance
If you or your dependent(s) are seeking outpatient services for mental health or substance use, please know that help is available and accessible from any electronic device with internet access. You can have a confidential virtual visit with a licensed clinician at www.LiveHealthOnline.com. Follow the steps below to access assistance through www.LiveHealthOnline.com:… read more...
NYCDCC Benefit Funds Expands Social Media Presence to Include Linkedin, YouTube, and Instagram
In an effort to continue growing our ability to communicate with you using as many viable venues as possible, the NYCDCC Benefit Funds is pleased to announce that we have launched Linkedin, YouTube, and Instagram pages. We believe that this social media expansion will allow us to communicate with you… read more...
Upcoming Webinar- A Guide to Navigating Cancer Before and After a Cancer Diagnosis
To improve access to high quality cancer care for all communities, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center experts will present A Guide to Navigating Cancer… Before and After a Cancer Diagnosis. Register here for the Webinar on Thursday, February 17th at 4pm ET. NYCDCC has a partnership with MSK Direct to provide members, and their families dedicated… read more...
Attention Participants: Your IRS Form 1095-B for 2021 is Available Upon Request
If you wish to obtain your IRS Form 1095-B for 2021, you may submit this request to the Fund Office in the following ways: Email: ACA1095B@nyccbf.org Paper mail: ATTN- NYCDCC Welfare Fund, 395 Hudson Street, 9th Floor, New York, New York, 10014. Please note that the Fund Office is required… read more...
Mental Wellness in the Black Community
During Black History Month, the Members Education and Network for Dependency (“MEND”) program joins The National Alliance on Mental Illness (“NAMI”) to address mental wellness within Black communities. Sharing Hope is NAMI’s three-part video series that explores mental wellness among Black youth, families, and communities. You can view the videos… read more...
February is National Cancer Prevention Month
In honor of National Cancer Prevention Month, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund has collaborated with Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Direct to help raise awareness about the importance of cancer screening and prevention. Screenings help detect cancer early when it’s easier to treat. We encourage you to take MSK’s short assessment to… read more...
Express Scripts, United States Government Offer Ways to get Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Good news! Both Express Scripts and the United States Government are offering ways for you to get free at home Covid-19 tests. To learn more, please review the information below. *Express Scripts Navigating COVID-19 can be hard, but Express Scripts is making it easy for you to afford an at-home… read more...
February is American Heart Month
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Tips for Financial Well-being
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Cybersecurity: Reusing Your Login Credentials May be Putting You at Risk
The NYCDCC Benefit Funds wants to help you keep your information safe, and we are regularly updating our account safety protocols and sharing information to keep you secure. Recently, the New York State Attorney General's Office issued a consumer alert, warning New Yorkers of cyberattacks targeting customers who use the… read more...
Benefit Funds Launches New Educational Video Library for Members
As a major part of our continued efforts to communicate your benefits to you in more easily understood mediums, the Benefit Funds has created a new educational video library meant to assist you in better comprehending your welfare, pension, and annuity benefits, as well as provide you important information and… read more...
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
More than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase. Glaucoma is called "the sneak thief of sight" since there are no symptoms and once vision is lost, it's permanent. As much… read more...
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Update for Members who Wish to Visit the Fund Office or Carpenters Training Center
Effective December 27, 2021, in order to enter the Benefit Funds Office or the Carpenters Training Center, members must provide proof that they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Those members who have received only one dose of a two-dose vaccine series by December 27, 2021… read more...
Empire BlueCross BlueShield to Mail New ID Cards in Early 2022
Beginning in early 2022, Empire BlueCross BlueShield will be sending out new ID cards to Active participants/dependents and Non-Medicare Eligible Retiree participants/dependents in the New York City District Council of Carpenters (“NYCDCC”) Welfare Fund. These ID cards are being generated and mailed as a result of new federal transparency regulations… read more...
Happy Holidays from the Benefit Funds!
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The Holidays and your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The holiday season typically is a time of joyful celebrations with family and friends. Many people look forward to gathering together, exchanging gifts, and celebrating traditions. However, this holiday season, COVID-19 continues to add stress and uncertainty to these normally happy occasions. Here are some things to keep in mind… read more...
MSK Virtual Event: Holidays During the Era of COVID-19
Please join the Abyssinian Baptist Church and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for a free online educational event. Hear from a panel of MSK experts who will discuss the unique mental toll that the pandemic has taken on all of us. The panel will provide guidance on staying mentally and… read more...
Tips for Staying Healthy During the Winter
The holidays are a great opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends, to celebrate life, to be grateful, and to reflect on what’s important. They are also a time to appreciate – and safeguard – the gift of health. “The holiday season is a time to reflect on family… read more...
Understanding Your Short-Term Disability Benefits
How Short-Term Disability Works The NYCDCC Welfare Fund’s Short-Term Disability Plan pays a weekly short-term disability benefit to Active Employees who become disabled and unable to work as the result of an injury or illness that is not work-related. Retirees who work in Covered Employment and become disabled are also… read more...
