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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August is Appendix Cancer Awareness Month, and the NYCDCC Benefit Funds would like to provide our membership information about this rare form of cancer, as well as highlight the Welfare Fund’s partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering (through MSK Direct). Appendix cancer (also referred to as appendiceal cancer) is a rare… read more...

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To promote everyday eyecare and long-term eye health, we would like to remind our members that the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund provides vision care benefits for eligible participants and their covered dependents. By scheduling regular eye exams, you can make sure your prescriptions are up-to-date,… read more...

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As previously reported, effective August 1, 2023, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund’s (the “Fund”) dental plan will be changing from the Administrative Services Only, Inc./Self-Insured Dental Services (“ASO/SIDS”) to Empire BlueCross BlueShield XPO (In-Network) and Dental Complete (In-Network) (“Empire BCBS”). As a follow up to the initial announcement, we have compiled… read more...

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On Thursday, June 29th, winners of the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship were recognized by the Board of Trustees at a luncheon in Manhattan. Each year, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund offers a Scholarship Program (known as the “Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship”) for unmarried, dependent, biological, or adopted children of… read more...

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July is Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month, and to promote this cause, the NYCDCCBF would like to highlight these rare forms of cancer and offer resources for our members. Sarcoma is a term for a broad group of cancers that begin in bones and soft (connective) tissues. Sarcoma often… read more...

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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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