More Than 2,500 Ground Zero Workers Have Cancer
Responders who have been diagnosed with cancer more than doubled this past year. The number of Ground Zero responders who have been diagnosed with cancer more than doubled this past year. The World Trade Center Health Program counted 1,655 responders with cancer, bringing the total to 2,518, the New York Post reports. This … [Read more...] about More Than 2,500 Ground Zero Workers Have Cancer
911 Victims can File New Claims VCF Announces
911 Victims File New Claims. The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) which provides compensation to 9/11 victims and their families, has announced that it is accepting new claims using a new claim form. The VCF and the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program were funded upon reauthorization of the Zadroga Act in … [Read more...] about 911 Victims can File New Claims VCF Announces
Congress Reauthorizes Zadroga Act
Congress has passed the Zadroga reauthorization act, providing permanent health care coverage to sick and injured 9/11 first responders. The renewal was included in a $1.1 trillion spending package known as the omnibus. The legislation was pushed by first responders, 9/11 advocates and lawmakers including Sens. Charles Schumer, … [Read more...] about Congress Reauthorizes Zadroga Act
