August 2020

Dear Participant:

On behalf of the New England Carpenters Benefit Funds, you are receiving this notice to inform you of changes to your Health Plan’s eligibility rules.During these unprecedented times, the Board of Trustees wanted to reduce the number of participants losing health coverage due to their inability to accrue worked hours, during the COVID-19 Pandemic. There will be a one-time change for the current eligibility “Lookback” period… (continue reading)

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Dear Members,

 

As part of our continuing effort to address the COVID-19 virus outbreak, we are no longer providing in-person services for members at our fund offices until further notice. While we recognize and appreciate the impact this may cause, we feel we must do what is best for the safety and health of our staff and members during this unprecedented crisis.

Please know that our staff remains available to assist you by phone, mail and online services.

Our staff can be reached using the following methods:

Phone - 1-800-344-1515 (Wilmington)

                1-203-281-5511 (Connecticut)

                1-401-467-6813 (Rhode Island)

Email Addresses:

Pension and Annuity - pensionannuity-CT@carpentersfund.org

Health Services – healthfund@carpentersfund.org

All other inquiries – membersupport@carpentersfund.org

 

The health and well-being of the people we serve is always our top priority and we believe the steps we are taking out of an abundance of caution are in the best interest of our community at large. We thank you for your understanding during these challenging times.

 

Sincerely,

New England Carpenters Benefit Funds