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Medicare-Eligible Retirees: Be on the Lookout for New, Safer Medicare Cards Being Issued by the U.S. Government

Notice for Medicare-Eligible Retirees: People across the country are beginning to receive new, safer Medicare cards in the mail. These new cards will no longer have social security numbers on them, but instead will use an 11-character Medicare identifier that contains both numbers and letters. The goal of these new…
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Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship Applications Available Beginning September 15th

If you have a child about to head into college (his/her senior year of high school), don’t forget that the NYCDCC Welfare Fund offers a Scholarship Program (known as the “Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship”) for unmarried, dependent, biological, or adopted children of eligible members. The Scholarship Program pays up…
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Vacation Payments to be Sent by September 1st

Please be advised that your "September" vacation payments, regardless of whether you are being paid via rapid! PayCard or direct deposit, will be sent by September 1st. You should check your balance on September 1st at latest to confirm receipt of your payment in the following ways: rapid! PayCard- Call…
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Save the Date: Picnic, Charity Softball Tournament, and Benefits Fair September 22nd at Cunningham Park!

On Saturday, September 22nd, 2018, 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)  from 9:30AM-6:00PM. Additionally, the NYCDCC Benefit Funds will have a Benefits Fair available for you and your family from…
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Beneficiary Forms for Prudential Now Available on Benefit Funds’ Website

Beneficiary forms for your NYCDCC Annuity Plan through Prudential are now available on our website. These forms can be found in the Annuity section at www.nyccbf.com/member/annuity, or the Member Documents section at www.nyccbf.com/member/members-documents. You can also get the form directly by clicking here: www.nyccbf.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Prudential-Beneficiary-Form.pdf. Once you locate and print the…
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Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefits

In the unfortunate case of an accidental death or serious injury while an active and an eligible participant in the NYCDCC Welfare Fund (the “Welfare Fund”), you or your designated beneficiary may be entitled to Accidental Death & Dismemberment (“AD&D”) benefits. The AD&D benefit is issued through a policy by…
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REMINDER: Sign Up to Receive Emails from the NYCDCC Benefit Funds

In an effort to expand our communications, the New York City District Council of Carpenters (“NYCDCC”) Benefit Funds launched an email blast program for eligible members and retirees in March of 2017. The program, which is designed to supplement the website, social media (Facebook/Twitter), and newsletter/paper communications we utilize to…
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REMINDER: A Failure to Timely Report a Divorce to the NYCDCC Welfare Fund May Have a Severe Impact on Your Finances, Health Coverage, and Family’s Health Coverage

Failing to report a divorce while you have a spouse listed as a dependent under the NYCDCC Welfare Fund (the “Fund”) may result in grave financial repercussions and the loss of your health coverage. This is especially true if your former spouse receives costly medical treatments after he/she is no…
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2018-19 Scholarship Winners Recognized at Luncheon in Manhattan

On Friday, June 1st, 2018, winners of the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship were recognized by the Board of Trustees at a luncheon in Manhattan. For those who may not be aware, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund offers a Scholarship Program (known as the “Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship”) for unmarried,…
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Upcoming Vacation Payments to be Transmitted May 31st

Please be advised that your June vacation payments, regardless of whether you are being paid via rapid! PayCard or direct deposit, will be transmitted on Thursday, May 31st. You can check your balance to confirm receipt of your payment in the following ways: rapid! PayCard- Call (877) 380-0980, or create/log…
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Comparing your Previous Dental Plan Administered by Aetna to your New Scheduled Dental Plan Administered by ASO/SIDS

Effective January 1, 2018, the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund (the “Fund”) changed your dental coverage on behalf of the Board of Trustees. The change involved a switch from your previous dental plan administered by Aetna DMO (“Aetna”) to a new scheduled dental plan administered by…
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Retirement Services Department Provides Recommendations for a Smoother Retirement Process

As we are sure you recognize, transitioning from an active worker to a retiree is a tremendously important, life-changing process. When you decide to retire, it is the job of the Fund Office, and more specifically our Retirement Services Department, to ensure that your transition is smooth, successful, and as…
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MEND CORNER: May is Mental Health Awareness Month

During the month of May, MEND and the rest of the country are raising awareness for mental health issues. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. (43.8 million or 18.5%) experience mental illness in a given year, and approximately 1 in…
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Explaining Out-of-Network Benefits through Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Under the New York City District Council of Carpenters ("NYCDCC") Welfare Fund, you have both In-Network and Out-of-Network benefits through Empire BlueCross BlueShield ("Empire"). HOWEVER, it is more costly to you when going Out-of-Network. Out-of-Network benefits have higher Annual Deductibles, Co-Insurance, and Out-of-Pocket Maximums. In addition, you can also be balance-billed for…
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MEND CORNER: The Dangers of Benzodiazepines

What are Benzodiazepines? Benzodiazepines are central nervous system depressants and one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. Doctors prescribe the medication for anxiety, seizure disorders, alcohol withdrawal, and as a relaxant prior to surgery. However, benzodiazepines are commonly abused due in part to the sedative effect…
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Congratulations to the 2018-2019 Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship Winners

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the NYCDCC Benefit Funds is pleased to announce that twenty-five students were recently notified that they have been awarded the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship for the 2018-2019 academic year. Each student will now receive a $3,500.00 per year scholarship, which is renewable…
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NYCDCC Training Center (“CTC”) Hosts 49th Annual 4th Year Graduating Apprentice Open House/Exhibit

On Wednesday, March 28th, the NYCDCC Training Center ("CTC") hosted its 49th Annual 4th Year Graduating Apprentice Open House/Exhibit. As in past years, the highly anticipated event once again served to not only showcase the skills apprentices have learned during their last four years at the CTC, but it also…
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NYC District Council of Carpenters to Conduct Apprentice Recruitment From April 9 to April 20

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the New York City District Council of Carpenters will conduct a recruitment from April 09, 2018 through April 20, 2018 for 100 carpenter apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today. Applicants must obtain a lottery card, in person, at the…
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Vacation Payments Transmitted March 1st

Please be advised that your March vacation payments, regardless of whether you are being paid via rapid! PayCard or direct deposit, were transmitted on Thursday, March 1st. You can check your balance to confirm receipt of your payment in the following ways: rapid! PayCard- Call (877) 380-0980, or create/log into…
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Save the Date: NYCDCC Training Center’s 49th Annual Graduating Apprentice Exhibits and Open House

Save the Date! On Wednesday, March 28th, 2018, from 8:00am to 4:00pm, the New York City District Council of Carpenters Training Center ("CTC") is hosting exhibits and an open house for its graduating apprentice class at 395 Hudson Street. All are welcome to attend! Please see the full announcement below:
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