The United States Congress has voted to extend the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act as part of a major spending bill that now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The bill will extend the World Trade Center Health Program to 2090 and provide full compensation to survivors and first responders through the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund.
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Monday, December 21, 2015
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Health and Compensation Programs Passed Into Law After Almost Decade Long Fight Set to Expire This Year – Participants in 9/11 Health Program Living in All 50 States and 429 of 435 Congressional Districts
After nearly a decade long fight to stand by our first responders who answered the call of duty on September 11th, Congress finally fulfilled its moral obligation in late 2010 and provided our 9/11 heroes with the health care and financial compensation they deserved by passing the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. With the Zadroga bill’s two critical programs – the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund – set to expire in October 2015 and October 2016 respectively a bipartisan group of lawmakers from across the country today introduced the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act to permanently extend these programs. Last month, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed an amendment to the Senate budget resolution that will facilitate future legislation to renew and extend the Zadroga Act.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
WTC P-11 Compensation Fund To Publish Procedure on How to Add Non-Cancer Conditions to List of Eligible Claims
The website of the 9-11 Claims Fund (Zadroga Act) indicates that on March 21, 2014 the Fund will post Policy and Procedures for Adding Non-Cancer Conditions To the List of WTC-Related Health Conditions (6 pages, 352 KB)
Issue Date: March 21, 2014
About this document: This document describes the process for adding non-cancer conditions to the list of WTC-related health conditions.
Issue Date: March 21, 2014
About this document: This document describes the process for adding non-cancer conditions to the list of WTC-related health conditions.
The document is not yet linked to the new policy and regulations but the listing indicates a roll of potential expansion for the Fund.
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Feb 16, 2011
On January 2, 2011, President Obama signed the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act (“Zadroga Act”) providing a total of $4.3 billion in health benefits and financial compensation for victims, responders, and ...
Jul 09, 2013
On January 2, 2011, President Obama signed the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act (“Zadroga Act”) providing a total of $4.3 billion in health benefits and financial compensation for victims, responders, and .
Feb 24, 2011
The study may significantly increase the potential benefits that utility workers may obtain under the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act (“Zadroga Act”) providing a total of $4.3 billion in health benefits and ...
Jul 01, 2011
Signed into law in early January, the Zadroga Act provides sustained funding for the WTC Centers of Excellence and ensures that those facing 9/11-related health problems continue to receive monitoring and treatment ...
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Jon L. Gelman of Wayne NJ is the author NJ Workers’ Compensation Law (West-Thompson) and co-author of the national treatise, Modern Workers’ Compensation Law (West-Thompson). For over 4 decades theLaw Offices of Jon L Gelman jon@gelmans.com have been representing injured workers and their families who have sufferedoccupational accidents and illnesses.
Jon L. Gelman of Wayne NJ is the author NJ Workers’ Compensation Law (West-Thompson) and co-author of the national treatise, Modern Workers’ Compensation Law (West-Thompson). For over 4 decades theLaw Offices of Jon L Gelman jon@gelmans.com have been representing injured workers and their families who have sufferedoccupational accidents and illnesses.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
9/11 Claim Fund Countdown To The October 3, 2013 Deadline
Zadroga 9/11 Claim Fund Countdown
"The Victims Compensation Fund (VCF) was originally established by Congress in 2001. It was designed to bring financial relief to those most devastated by the events of September 11, 2001. The original VCF provided compensation to eligible individuals who were physically injured as a result of the terrorist attacks and the beneficiaries and families of individuals killed as a result of the terrorist attacks. The original VCF operated from December 2001 until June 2004.
"On January 2, 2011, the President signed the Zadroga Act into law. Title II of the Zadroga Act amends the original 2001 Act and reopens the VCF. The new VCF expands the eligibility rules so that more individuals can now receive compensation. The new VCF now provides compensation to eligible individuals who were present at the crash sites or locations of debris removal from September 11, 2001 through May 30, 2002. (The original VCF provided compensation only for persons who were present in the 96 hours following the attacks).
"The new VCF will be open to receive claims for five years (beginning October 3, 2011). However, the deadline for filing your claim is two years after you learn of your physical harm. That means that if you knew about your harm before October 3, 2011, you must file your claim before October 3, 2013. If you learn of your physical harm after October 3, 2011, your deadline to file is two years after the date on which you learned of the harm. To meet this deadline, the VCF must receive your complete Registration Form within the relevant two-year window if you submit your claim online. If you choose to submit your claim in hardcopy, the VCF must receive your Eligibility Form, even if not complete, within the relevant two-year window. Congress appropriated $2.775 billion for the new VCF and authorized the VCF to distribute $875 million of that amount during the first five years of operations.
"Your participation in the VCF is voluntary. If you choose to make a claim with the VCF, you waive your right to bring a lawsuit to recover for any injuries you claim as a result of the attacks.
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For over 4 decades the Law Offices of Jon L. Gelman 1.973.696.7900 jon@gelmans.com have been representing injured workers and their families who have suffered asbestos related disease. Please contact our office if you require assistance in filing a claim under the newly enacted James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.
Read more about the Zadroga 9/11 Health Claim Fund
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For over 4 decades the Law Offices of Jon L. Gelman 1.973.696.7900 jon@gelmans.com have been representing injured workers and their families who have suffered asbestos related disease. Please contact our office if you require assistance in filing a claim under the newly enacted James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.
Read more about the Zadroga 9/11 Health Claim Fund
Oct 19, 2012
The lawmakers wrote in a September 28th letter to OMB Acting Director Zients, “[W]e all agree that applying sequestration to these two programs [established by the James Zadroga 9-11 Health and Compensation Act] does ...
Feb 16, 2011
On January 2, 2011, President Obama signed the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act (“Zadroga Act”) providing a total of $4.3 billion in health benefits and financial compensation for victims, responders, and ...
Jun 21, 2011
"The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 reopens the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 to provide compensation to those who were physically injured or who died in the immediate ...
Feb 24, 2011
The study may significantly increase the potential benefits that utility workers may obtain under the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act (“Zadroga Act”) providing a total of $4.3 billion in health benefits and ...
Saturday, January 12, 2013
9/11 VCF Claims: Motley Rice Attorney to Speak About Claims Process
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| Vincent I. Parrett |
Parrett, who represents 9/11 survivors and victims’ families, has been an advocate for the rights of cancer-stricken 9/11 survivors who were exposed to toxins at the 9/11 crash sites and a strong supporter of the efforts made to allow them to seek compensation under the “New” Victim Compensation Fund (VCF).
In addition to the thousands who lost their lives or were injured during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, many others were hurt by exposure to environmental toxins that the attacks or cleanup work caused. Signed into law by the President in 2011, The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 broadened the scope of the original September 11th VCF and expanded eligibility for compensation to first responders, cleanup workers, volunteers and others involved in the rescue and debris removal efforts.
This reactivated VCF began the process of providing economic relief to people who were physically injured or suffered toxic exposure. Among those who might be eligible for compensation are first responders, cleanup workers and residents in the Canal Street area who suffered injuries, illness or death resulting from work or toxic exposure at the World Trade Center, Pentagon or Shanksville, Penn., crash sites.
Most recently, on Sept. 10, 2012, federal authorities added 58 types of cancers to the list of covered illnesses. This action enables first responders and others who were at Ground Zero to receive medical care for certain cancers they developed post-9/11.
Learn more about the Victim Compensation Fund.
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Dec 19, 2012
The lawmakers wrote in a September 28th letter to OMB Acting Director Zients, “[W]e all agree that applying sequestration to these two programs [established by the James Zadroga 9-11 Health and Compensation Act] does .
Oct 19, 2012
Lawmakers Advocate for the Heroes Who Answered the Call of Duty on 9/11 to be Treated With Same Dignity As Military Veterans -- Slashing 9/11 Treatment and Compensation Funds Violates Congressional Intent and ...
Sep 11, 2012
The National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety today announce publication of a Rule that will allow for medical treatment coverage for 9/11 cancers suffered by 1st responders and residents of lower Manhattan as a ...
Jun 08, 2012
The New York Times is reporting this afternoon that The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has approved for compensation payments 50 types of cancers from the $4.3 Billion Zadroga 9-11 Fund.
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