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
Senators Lead Push to Renew Zadroga Act
U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) are leading the push to renew the Zadroga Act, which provides medical treatment, monitoring and compensation to rescue workers who were injured as a result of 9/11. According to a press release posted on Senator Gillibrand's website, the senators have announced a passage … [Read more...] about Senators Lead Push to Renew Zadroga Act
Four Cancers Added to Zadroga Act, More WTC First Responders Eligible
Recent changes will allow more 9/11 first responders to receive compensation under the Zadroga Act. World Trade Center Health Program Administrator John Howard M.D. said in legal documents that the definition of “rare cancers” is being expanded to include the following: Malignant Neoplasm of the Cervix Uteri (invasive cervical … [Read more...] about Four Cancers Added to Zadroga Act, More WTC First Responders Eligible
