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9/11 asbestos crews share fear of health coverage running out
A few days after the Twin Towers fell, Marcos Segura was at Ground Zero — one of more than 2,300 asbestos workers called in to remove the toxic dust blown into surrounding buildings.
Frustration over pace of 9/11 fund distribution
Advocates and responders say they are frustrated with the slow pace of claims awarded from the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund.
World Trade Center Registry Reopened and New Protections Accorded to Workers
On November 13, 2013, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed significant protections for World Trade Center workers into the Workers’ Compensation Law under Article 8-A.
Frustration over 9/11 victims fund grows as ailing responders grapple with slow payouts
Thousands of sick 9/11 responders learned Friday that the $2.8 billion fund established to compensate them has made final rulings on 112 claims after two years of work.
Report Says Very Few Applications From People With 9/11 Related Health Problems Processed So Far
Only a tiny fraction of applications from people who need help with health problems related to September 11th have been processed.
Report: Slow payouts from the Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund to first responders
A new report reveals that payouts to people with illnesses related to the Sept. 11 attacks are slow.
Legislation Signed that Extends Workers’ Compensation Eligibility and Benefits for 9/11 World Trade Center Workers
Wanted to let you know that the re-opener of the New York State Workers’ Compensation and Disability Retirement Registry for workers at the 9/11 site , Assembly bill 7803A sponsored by Assemblyman Abbate /Senate bill 5759A sponsored by Senator Golden, has been signed into law and is Chapter 489 of the Laws of 2013. The […]
Payments Slow to Come From 9/11 Health Fund
he federal fund for people with illnesses related to the Sept. 11 attacks said Friday it has been able to issue compensation decisions to only 112 people out of nearly 55,000 who have applied so far…
Statement of 911 Health Watch on the Release of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund 2nd Annual Report
For Immediate Release from 911 Health WatchNovember 22nd, 2013Press Contact: Benjamin Chevat (646) 634-9103ben.chevat@911healthwatch.org Statement of 911 Health Watch on the Release of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund 2nd Annual Report “Today, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund released its 2nd Annual Report along with updated statistics on its progress to date. While it […]
Group Says 9/11 Compensation Fund’s Pace Of Distribution ‘Unacceptable’
The federal fund for people with illnesses related to the Sept. 11 attacks said Friday it has been able to issue compensation decisions to only 112 people out of nearly 55,000 who have applied so far…