Welcome to The NEW YORK CITY DISTRICT COUNCIL RETIREE'S CARPENTER GUILD
Giving Back to our Union & Communities.
Welcome to The NEW YORK CITY DISTRICT COUNCIL RETIREE'S CARPENTER GUILD
Giving Back to our Union & Communities.
Welcome !
The New York City District Council Retiree's Carpenter Guild hopes your family stays safe during these very challenging times and everyone gets vaccinated.
Staying Safe During The Pandemic
The COVID-19 Vaccine & What You Need to Know
With the recent release of the vaccines, we understand that you may have some questions. As such, we would like to provide you with support and information to help you navigate through this next chapter of the pandemic. The NYCDCC Welfare Fund, through Empire BlueCross BlueShield (“Empire”), Express Scripts, and UnitedHealthcare (“UHC”) for Medicare-Eligible Retirees, is committed to helping you stay healthy while giving you peace of mind.
Is the COVID-19 Vaccine covered?
YES. The vaccine will be covered at no cost to you or your family during this national public health emergency, regardless of where you receive the vaccine and whether you present your Empire, Express Scripts, or UHC card.
Things to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine
According to government sources, including the Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”), a COVID-19 vaccination provides potential to be one of the safest ways people may be able to return to what they remember as normal. Learn how the NYCDCC Welfare Fund covers the vaccine and your vaccination, how health authorities are ensuring vaccine safety, and when the vaccine will be available by reading below.
- The COVID-19 vaccination may help keep you from getting COVID-19 or reduce symptoms of major, clinical COVID-19
- It may not prevent a person from getting the coronavirus infection but studies to date have shown a significant decrease in likelihood of getting major, clinical COVID-19.
- Getting vaccinated yourself may also protect people around you, particularly people at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
- COVID-19 can have serious, life-threatening complications, and there is no way to know how COVID-19 will affect you. Additionally, if you get sick, you could spread the disease to friends, family, and others around you.
- NYCDCC Welfare Fund participants will receive the COVID-19 vaccination at no cost.
You and your dependents will be covered at no cost for the COVID-19 vaccine. You will not have out-of-pocket costs for the vaccine during this national public health emergency. This applies to all participants and dependents, regardless of which doctor or healthcare facility you choose to visit for the COVID-19 vaccination. - The FDA has approved the vaccine on an Emergency Use Authorization basis.
Researchers have studied vaccine reactions and potential side effects throughout the trials. The FDA’s emergency approval process for the vaccine included a review of all of the clinical trial data. The FDA, CDC, and vaccine manufacturers will continuously monitor vaccine safety and quality. Currently, there are multiple vaccines available, of which two doses are required. A one dose vaccine is in the works as well. - Distribution will take time.
The CDC has recommended that healthcare workers and residents of nursing homes and long-term-care facilities be the first Americans to receive the vaccine. The vaccination should be more widely available in mid-2021
If you have questions about coverage for the COVID-19 vaccine, you can contact:
- Empire at (844) 416-6387 or by visiting their website at empireblue.com
- Express Scripts at (800) 939-2091 or by visiting their website at express-scripts.com
- UHC (Medicare-Eligible Retirees Only) at (800) 457-8506 or by visiting their website at uhcretiree.com
Additionally, if you need assistance in finding a site that is giving vaccinations, you can utilize the resources below. Please note that site locations are dependent upon the city and state that you live in, and each of these areas have different applicable rules and requirements for receiving the vaccination.
NYC: https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/
NJ: https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine
CT: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Immunizations/COVID-19-Vaccine-Providers
PA: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/programs/immunizations/Pages/COVID-19-Vaccine-Providers.aspx
Message from EST, Joe Geiger
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Second Quarter $80.00 Benefit from United Healthcare
United Healthcare Benefit!!
If you are a retired member who is covered by United Healthcare, you may be entitled to an $80.00 Quarterly benefit for over the counter items supplementing products. This benefit is a great resource to purchase supplies such as vitamins, health products and most over the counter items one may need. Go to Firstlinemedical.com - call 800 933 2914 or call your United Healthcare representative about how to sign up. It doesn't cost you anything out of pocket and is very valuable to those living on a fixed income or not.
Here is the direct link: https://www.healthproductsbenefit.com/
Working Together for a Better Union
The Guild would like to thank everyone who attends our monthly Zoom Meetings. We look forward to getting back together when the Corona Virus Pandemic is over. Please check back here for any updates on upcoming "in person" meeting announcements. Moving forward, please join us at our monthly "Zoom" meetings being held on the second Wednesdays at 2:30 pm.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4856228768?pwd=S0tVVHpsUUU0cmpVcUtKYVZXeS9Mdz09
https://us04web.zoom.us/meeting/register/upwodemsqTgpGdb9n6U2G2PBzb5kCxI3jv2L Please join us at our future meetings bring your concerns and questions. Together we can make our Union better for all Retirees & active Carpenters.
About Us
A Brief History
The New York City District Council Retiree’s Guild was chartered in September, 2015. The Guild represents nine local unions in the five boroughs of New York City. The Retiree’s Carpenters Guild (RCG) invites all eligible retirees to join the Guild and enjoy the various events throughout the year.
The object of the Club is to promote the common interests of Retirees from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters of America by initiating and implementing educational, community, and social activities of interests to its membership.
New York City District Council Retiree’s Guild Officers
President – Bill Walsh
Vice President – John Diaz
Recording Secretary – Marc Rodriguez
Secretary/ Treasurer – Walter Clayton
Trustee – Robert Ramirez
Warden - Mark Tessar
Maintaining Ties and Apprentice Mentoring
The Guild exists to foster and maintain ties among us, keep informed of policies affecting our well-being, provide a communication channel with the New York City District Council, and offer interesting social and recreational activities. Over numerous years of service, our members have learned what makes this Union great, shared their knowledge and experience so apprentices could learn the proud trade of Union Carpentry.
Generations of Carpenters passing on tradition constructing New York City’s buildings and infrastructure. We will always be grateful to those who served before us and look forward
to passing on our tradition.
We Hope You are Safe During These Challenging Times.
Please Join Us On Our Monthly "Zoom" Meetings On The Second Wednesday Of The Month. See Link For More Information on How To Stay Connected..