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What Is a Federal Employees’ Compensation Claim?
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| The Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation is an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor that oversees workers’ compensation claims for federal workers under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA). Federal workers can file for workers’ compensation benefits for all injuries and illnesses that occur “in the course of employment” and “arise out of employment.” This can include injuries and illnesses related to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. |
July 30, 2018 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged FECA, Federal Employees' Compensation Claim, workers' comp for federal employees Leave a comment
What Is the 9/11 Treatment Referral Program?
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| with the passage of time, many people who are becoming sick with 9/11 illnesses don’t associate their condition with 9/11, and therefore fail to apply for the benefits they deserve.For all of these reasons, the 9/11 Treatment Referral Program was created, with a multilingual staff to assist individuals with information and enrollment. |
June 30, 2018 Posted in Health Programs Tagged 9/11 Treatment Referral Program, VCF, WTC Health Program Leave a comment
New Bill Further Expands Sick Leave Rights for 9/11 Responders
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| The 2017 law allowed unlimited paid sick leave for public employees at state agencies, authorities and municipalities outside New York City, who had developed illnesses due to their rescue, recovery and clean-up activities at Ground Zero. However, it soon became clear the law did not go far enough: it left out responders who came from other areas of the state and classes of employees, such as utility workers, who are not generally considered first responders. |
May 30, 2018 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged Expanded sick leave for 9/11 responders, Governor Cuomo, NYS Legislature Leave a comment
Memorial Day: We Appreciate Those Who Have Served
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| It’s not just a 3 day weekend. It’s a time to honor those who have served our great country, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. |
May 28, 2018 Posted in Uncategorized Tagged memorial day Leave a comment
Advocates Say Trump’s Budget Threatens 9/11 Healthcare Program
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| President Trump’s proposal would remove the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and place it under the control of the National Institutes for Health. The WTC Health Program would remain with the CDC but without the able assistance from NIOSH, which it has enjoyed since its inception under the Zadroga Act. |
May 15, 2018 Posted in WTC Health Program Tagged Mick Mulvaney, NIOSH, Trump budget threats to 9/11 victims Leave a comment
A Moving 9/11 Mother’s Day Story with Shelli Sonstein, Michael Barasch, Melinda and Louis Rivera
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| In this interview with Shelli Sonstein on Q104.3, Louis Rivera honors his late mom, Liana, who was attorney Michael Barasch’s paralegal before dying of 911 related breast cancer. Joining Louis is his surrogate mom, Liana’s sister, Melinda. |
May 15, 2018 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged 9/11 related disease, breast cancer, mother's day, Sonstein Sessions Leave a comment
Time Can’t Heal Everything: 9/11 First Responders Still Developing Cancers at an Alarming Rate
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| Two new studies published in April of 2018 in the JAMA Oncology Journal found that first responders who worked at the WTC site from September 11, 2001 to July 25, 2002 (the day the rescue, recovery, and cleanup efforts officially ended) were exposed to unprecedented environmental toxins and, as a result, have increased risk of developing a variety of cancers. |
May 9, 2018 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged 9/11-related cancers, first responders, JAMA Oncology Journal, toxins at Ground Zero Leave a comment
WTC Health Program Statistics Reveal a Quiet Crisis
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| The WTC Health Program, which provides free health screenings and medical treatment for persons affected by the terrorist attacks and toxic fallout, has enrolled more than 83,000 people. More than 16 years after the attacks, the program still enrolls members at a rate of 400 to nearly 900 per month. |
April 30, 2018 Posted in WTC Health Program Tagged 9-11-related illness, CDC, WTC Health Program Leave a comment
WTC Health Program Takes Steps to Address Wait Times for New Initial Health Evaluations
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| For the last 18 months, the WTC Health Program has seen increased applications to enroll in the program, leading to longer-than-acceptable wait times for initial health screenings and certification. These are necessary not only for WTC Health Program services but also for September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) benefits. |
April 15, 2018 Posted in WTC Health Program Tagged 9/11 illnesses, enrollemtn wait times, WTC Health Program Leave a comment
VCF Issues Guidance to Law Firms on Impact of VCF Claims on U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund Eligibility
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| In the last year or so, many 9/11 survivors have been wondering whether to file a claim with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), go with the newer U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund (USVSST Fund), or simply file with both and see which delivers an award sooner. However, the VCF has made it clear the dual track approach will not work. |
March 30, 2018 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, VCF, WTC claims Leave a comment
