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World Trade Center Health Program — StuyHealth

WEBWhat is WTC Health Program? The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program is a treatment program for responders and survivors (students, community residents, and …

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What If I Apply to WTC Health Program and VCF, Then Get Sick …

WEBThe WTC Health Program and VCF’s procedures take into account that people will likely continue to get sick with new compensable conditions after applying. …

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WTC Programs Explained — StuyHealth

WEBThe Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) was established by the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 and provides compensation for economic and non …

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About Stuy Health — StuyHealth

WEBStuyHealth is an advocacy group representing young adults who were impacted by the events of 9/11 and the resulting clean-up.If you are a 9/11 survivor with questions about …

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How Many People Are in the WTC Health Program and What Are …

WEBThe survivor population is also demographically quite different than the responders. Among the survivors, many more are female (nearly half as compared to …

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Covered Conditions — StuyHealth

WEBThe following is the list of conditions that the WTC Health Program is certified to treat at no out-of-pocket cost to the patient. The Program also covers medically associated …

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Understanding the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation …

WEBThe James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, also known as the Zadroga Act, was first signed into law in 2011 to provide medical and financial …

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World Trade Center Health Program Enrollment: What's The …

WEBSTEP 4. Once you’ve successfully enrolled in the program, you’ll need to schedule your screening appointment. This is where you’ll speak to doctors about the …

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I’m a 9/11 Survivor. What Should Do if I’m Not Sick

WEBAs a survivor, a.k.a. somebody who lived, worked, or went to school downtown on or after 9/11, you must be symptomatic to participate in the programs …

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If My Illness Emerges Now, Is it Still Covered

WEBThe answer depends on the type of condition. For cancers, the answer is yes. Many cancers have long latency periods, so there are actually minimum latency …

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Have Any New Conditions Been Added to the WTCHP / VCF List of …

WEBUntil this year, the most recent conditions to be actually added to the list were in 2016, when the program added new-onset COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary …

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Nationwide Provider Network — StuyHealth

WEBCare from the WTC Health Program is available to survivors living outside of the New York metropolitan area through the Nationwide Provider Network (NPN).. Enrolling in the …

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Are Any Autoimmune Disorders Covered by the WTC Health …

WEBDonate. Are Any Autoimmune Disorders Covered by the WTC Health Program or VCF? Oct 18. Written By Lila Nordstrom. The short answer is no, but we are …

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Uterine Cancer Added to the WTC Health Program’s List of …

WEBGreat news! After years of advocacy, uterine cancer has been added to the WTC Health Program’s list of covered conditions as of January 18th, 2023. This …

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What If I Have a Medical Emergency Related to my Certified

WEBThough the WTC Health Program requires pre-authorization for many doctors visits and treatments, it’s not always possible to plan for a medical emergency. Because …

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Can I Keep Seeing My Personal Doctor If I Join the WTC

WEBThe answer to this is yes, but the details are a little complicated. In general the program only covers treatment by program doctors at the Centers of Excellence or …

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Can I Participate in the WTC Health Registry

WEBThe WTC Health Registry is a longitudinal health study of the 9/11-impacted population being conducted by the New York City Department of Health. It …

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Some Useful Terms to Know for Survivors in the WTC Health …

WEBThe WTC Health Program has its own lingo, and it can take some time to learn all of it. Understanding the terminology, however, is an important part of making …

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