What is covered under the WTC?

Your WTC Health Program doctor will determine if your conditions falls under one of these categories….Cancers

• Blood and lymphoid tissue (including lymphoma, myeloma, and leukemia)
• Breast.
• Childhood cancers.
• Digestive system (including colon and rectum)
• Eye and orbit.
• Ovary.
• Head and neck (oropharynx and tonsil)
• Prostate.

How does the WTC Health Program work?

By tracking and investigating illnesses, the WTC Health Registry strives to monitor the health of people exposed to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The WTC Health Registry continues to release annual reports on new findings regarding the health effects resulting from the terrorist attacks.

How do I check my VCF claim status?

If you have questions at any time about the status of your claim, you can call the VCF toll-free Helpline at 1-855-885-1555 or log onto the online system and check your claim status.

What are the conditions covered by the WTC Health Program?

On this Page. Acute Traumatic Injury Aerodigestive Disorders Cancers Mental Health Conditions Musculoskeletal Disorders. The WTC Health Program provides treatment for a specific list of physical and mental health conditions that have been determined to be caused by exposure to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

What are the health conditions of the World Trade Center?

A List of the WTC-Related Health Conditions (List) can be found in the Certifications and Covered Conditions section. Because we have cared for tens of thousands of WTC Responders and WTC Survivors, we are familiar with and sensitive to how your experience may continue to affect you today.

What are the eligibility criteria for the WTC VCF?

1.4 Eligible Conditions (WTC-Related Physical Health Conditions) To be eligible for compensation from the VCF, you must have a physical injury or condition caused by the terrorist-related aircraft crashes of September 11, 2001, or the rescue, recovery, and debris removal efforts during the immediate aftermath.

How to apply for workers comp at the WTC?

You can also visit www.nyc.gov/9-11health or call 1-866-692-9827. WTC Health Program members whose certified WTC-related health condition (s) are also work-related may be eligible to file for workers’ compensation benefits.