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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… read more...
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… read more...
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… read more...
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: read more...
How to Check your Work History Using the NYCDCC Benefit Funds’ Website
The NYCDCC Benefits Funds often receives questions from members, especially newer Apprentices, asking how they can check their work history by using the Member Log-In area of our website. To help in this matter, we have prepared some simple instructions for you. You can read these instructions below, or you… read more...
NYCDCC Benefit Funds Revamps Website Design, Functionality
In a continued effort to improve our communications with you, the New York City District Council of Carpenters (“NYCDCC”) Benefit Funds just underwent a revamp of our website with the goal of enhancing both its design and functionality. With a sleek new look, integration of our social media content, and… read more...
Check Out the Latest Vision Benefit Materials from CPS Optical: Includes $50 Coupon, New Provider Directory, and Safety Glasses/Contact Lenses Information
Great news! The Fund Office just received some new information and materials from CPS Optical ("CPS") relating to your vision benefit, and we would like to share them with you. Please see below for more details: CPS has provided us a new flyer that contains information about your safety glasses… read more...
New Dental Coverage through ASO/SIDS Does Not Require an ID Card
As previously announced, effective January 1, 2018, your dental coverage through the New York City District Council of Carpenters (“NYCDCC”) Welfare Fund was switched from an Aetna DMO Plan to an ASO/SIDS PPO Plan. As a result of this switch, we have received questions from members asking when new ID… read more...
Choosing Investments for your Annuity Fund- How to Use GoalMaker
Choosing your investment mix is one of the most important steps you can take to help yourself prepare for retirement. That’s why through Prudential, the New York City District Council of Carpenters (“NYCDCC”) Annuity Fund offers GoalMaker®, an easy-to-use asset allocation program available to you at no additional cost. GoalMaker… read more...
Updated NYCDCC Annuity Fund Summary Plan Description (“SPD”) for Collectively Bargained Employees Now Available
The Fund Office recently completed a new NYCDCC Annuity Fund Summary Plan Description (“SPD”) for Collectively Bargained Employees. Effective July 1, 2017, this new SPD replaced your previous Annuity Fund SPD and all Summaries of Material Modifications (“SMMs”) related to the Fund that were distributed prior to July 1, 2017.… read more...
Enjoying a Happy Holiday Season
For many, the holiday season is a time of joy with family and friends. But for some, it can be an extremely difficult time filled with stress and anxiety. Holidays can often stir up emotions, “old” issues, and unrealistic expectations, all of which can either trigger a relapse for those… read more...
Updated Information on New Dental Plan through ASO/SIDS- Effective January 1, 2018
As previously reported, effective January 1, 2018, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund's (the "Fund") dental plan will be switching from the current in-network only Aetna Dental Maintenance Organization (“DMO”), to a Preferred Provider Organization (“PPO”) program offering both in- and out-of-network coverage through Administrative Services Only, Inc./Self-Insured Dental Services ("ASO/SIDS"). As a follow… read more...
Update: rapid! PayCard Issues Have Been Resolved
Earlier today, the Fund Office reported that the MasterCard network with which rapid! PayCard operates was experiencing some intermittent issues with its service that may have been preventing cardholders from accessing their information and/or the money they have in their accounts. Currently, we are pleased to report that these issues have… read more...
Information Regarding Issues Potentially Affecting rapid! PayCard Users
The Fund Office has just been notified that the MasterCard network with which rapid! PayCard operates is experiencing some intermittent issues with its service that may be preventing cardholders from accessing their information and/or the money they have in their accounts. These issues may be impacting those of you who… read more...
Vacation Payments to be Transmitted December 1st
Please be advised that your December vacation payments, regardless of whether you are being paid via rapid! PayCard or direct deposit, will be transmitted on Friday, December 1st. You should check your balance by the end of the day to confirm receipt of your payment in the following ways: rapid!… read more...
The Importance of Properly Disposing of Prescription Medications
Although you may not think about it often, properly disposing of your unused or unwanted prescription medications is very important. Disposing of prescription drugs goes a long way toward eliminating the possibility of family members or others from removing your drugs from a medicine cabinet with the intent to misuse… read more...
Vision Benefit through GVS: $50 Gift Card and New Access to Safety Glasses
The Fund Office just received some new information and materials from General Vision Services ("GVS") relating to your vision benefit, and we would like to share them with you. Please see below for more details: Effective now until the end of 2017, GVS is offering a $50 Gift Card that… read more...
Lasik Eye Surgery Discounts Now Available to NYCDCC Welfare Fund Participants
Like most health plans, the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund (the “Welfare Fund”) does not cover Lasik eye surgery as a benefit. However, there are discounts available as a result of being a Welfare Fund participant. These discounts are available through Empire BlueCross BlueShield (“Empire”) and… read more...
Google Crackdown on Treatment Facility Ads Highlights Importance of NYCDCC Members Using MEND Program for Substance Abuse Issues
A recent article in the New York Times, revealed that Google is cracking down on advertisements for treatment facilities that appear when users search for help with substance abuse. According to Google, the company has taken this step because “many online searches are leading addicts to click on ads for… read more...
Board of Trustees Approves Improvement to Dental Plan Effective January 1, 2018
We have great news for participants in the NYCDCC Welfare Fund! The Trustees have listened to and heard your concerns about having broader access to dental care. In response to your concerns, the Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2018, the Welfare Fund’s dental program… read more...
