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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...
Quarterly Vacation Payments for December were Transmitted Today, December 1st
Please be advised that your "December" vacation payments, regardless of whether you are being paid via rapid! PayCard or direct deposit, were transmitted today, December 1st. You should check your balance by end-of-day today to confirm receipt of your payment. You can do so in the following ways: rapid! PayCard-… read more...
National Handwashing Awareness Week: December 1-7, 2021
The first week of December (1-7) is National Handwashing Awareness Week. This week promotes both individual cleanliness and healthy living from where it starts: our hands. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), keeping hands clean is one of the best steps against illness and the spread of… read more...
Monitoring Vision and Dental Health is Vital to your Well-being
We’re well acquainted with the importance of eating healthy, exercising, and having regular checkups with our doctor. In fact, these are all crucial to maintain good health. However, many people seem to forget about two increasingly important aspects of their health: Vision and dental health. According to the Centers for… read more...
MSK Direct- Early Detection Saves Lives
The NYCDCC Welfare Fund partners with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), through MSK Direct, a program that provides you special access to world-class cancer care. What You Get with MSK Direct As a NYCDCC Welfare Fund participant, you and your family have dedicated access to MSK’s exceptional cancer care… read more...
November is National Family Caregiver Month
For over 20 years, presidents have designated November as National Family Caregivers Month to honor the more than 40 million caregivers across the country who support aging parents, ill loved ones, or those with disabilities who remain at home. Many of us will identify with the role of caregiver at… read more...
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November is officially recognized as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death globally, with a survival rate of only 15%. It is the second most common cancer among both men and women in the United States, and the CDC estimates that over 2.2 million… read more...
Be Aware of Requests for Zoom Meetings Received Via Phone or Text Message from Non-Benefit Funds or Local Union-Related Numbers
The Benefit Funds has recently received reports from some members stating that they have been contacted by a person (or persons) posing as representatives of the Fund Office or one of the Local Unions. In these contacts, members have asserted that the representative has requested to meet with them via… read more...
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day- October 23rd, 2021
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is supported by the Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA") and addresses a crucial public health and safety issue: misuse of prescription drugs. According to the 2020 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ("SAMHSA"), approximately 11 million people misused prescription pain relievers in 2020.… read more...
Benefits of Repaying Your Coronavirus-Related Distribution (“CRD”) through Prudential
Participants who took a Coronavirus-Related Distribution (“CRD”) from their New York City District Council of Carpenters Annuity Fund account through Prudential in 2020 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act may repay any amount back to their account. Your repayment is considered a tax-free rollover as long… read more...
REMINDER: Importance of Submitting Changes in Addresses to the Fund Office
During the course of a given year, the Fund Office, along with various providers such as Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Express Scripts, ASO/SIDS, and Prudential, among others, send paper mailings to your homes. Although advances in modern technology have somewhat reduced the necessity of paper mailings, such mailings are often still… read more...
Prudential Now Offering Virtual One-on-One Retirement Consultations
Did you know that you now have access to virtual one-on-one retirement consultations at no cost to you? Through Prudential, you can schedule a time that works for you and then join your secure meeting space from wherever you are. During these consultations, you can review your account and retirement… read more...
October Breast Cancer Awareness Virtual Event with Memorial Sloan Kettering
Our members are invited to join a virtual event presented by the Department of Radiology of MSK’s Women on the Move (MWM) Employee Resource Network on Wednesday, October 13. During this webinar, MWM's speakers will discuss the importance of annual screening mammograms and overall breast health in regards to breast… read more...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Cancer Care Cannot Wait
Ariel’s Story: A Breast Cancer Survivor October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, an ideal time to promote breast health for NYCDCC members and your families. Ariel was a healthy, 38-year-old mother of two when she was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. “We were all so surprised because I have… read more...
Highlights of the NYCDCC Pension Plan for “Regular Retirement”
Our members’ opinions are important to us, and it is our goal to be responsive when any questions are raised, or feedback is given. As such, we appreciate the responses we recently received from you in our August email blast poll question. In this poll, you let us know that… read more...
