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Program News

The listing below is provided as a reference of all the news, announcements, and documents published by the VCF. In order to ensure you are viewing the most current version of a form, resource, or FAQ, please go directly to the Forms, Resources, or FAQ page.

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News

Email – Change to Private Physician Process – Cancer Exceptions – March 24, 2023 – March 24, 2023
Email – Reminder – “Priority Date” Policy Change effective March 27, 2023 and New email address for Law Firm Liaisons – March 23, 2023 – March 23, 2023
VCF Leadership Announcement - March 10, 2023 – March 10, 2023
Message from the Special Master – Allison Lee Turkel named Special Master – March 10, 2023
Message from the Special Master – Auggie – March 10, 2023
Instructions for VCF Payments to Law Firm Accounts – March 2, 2023
Email - New email address for submission of Law Firm ACH Forms - March 2, 2023 – March 2, 2023
ACH Payment Information Form – March 2, 2023
February 2023 Monthly Statistics Report – February 28, 2023
Online Claims System Enhancements – February 2023 – February 24, 2023
Email - Important Updates_ “Other” option from the “Select a Law Firm” dropdown no longer available and Cancelling Incomplete Registrations - February 21, 2023 – February 21, 2023
Email - New Transformation Information on VCF Website & Law Firm Meeting Notes - February 10, 2023 – February 10, 2023
VCF 2022 Annual Report – February 6, 2023
Message from the Special Master – Eleventh Annual Status Report – February 6, 2023
Email - VCF Releases Eleventh Annual Report - February 6, 2023 – February 6, 2023
Definitive Proof of Presence – February 3, 2023
Email - VCF Website Updates - February 3, 2023 – February 3, 2023
January 2023 Monthly Statistics Report – January 31, 2023
Email – Materials presented during January 25, 2023 VCF Meeting with Law Firms – January 26, 2023 – January 26, 2023
Email - Cancellation of Registration-Only Claims for Victims with Multiple Claim Numbers - January 12, 2023 – January 12, 2023
December 2022 Monthly Statistics Report – December 31, 2022
Informacje i instrukcje: Kroki, jakie należy wykonać w przypadku śmierci wnioskodawcy po złożeniu przez niego wniosku dla osób z uszkodzeniem ciała – December 9, 2022
信息与说明：如果索赔人在提交人身伤害索赔后死亡，需要采取的步骤 – December 9, 2022
Designación del Representante Personal – December 9, 2022
Powołanie Zarządcy Spadku – December 9, 2022
任命个人代表 – December 9, 2022
Información e Instrucciones: Pasos que se deben tomar cuando el reclamante muere después de haber presentado su reclamación – December 9, 2022
November 2022 Monthly Statistics Report – November 30, 2022
Email – Important Updates - Remove Function no longer available and Additional Guidance to Registration Tab – November 21, 2022 – November 21, 2022
Email – Important Updates – VCF Policies and Procedures and System Maintenance – November 16, 2022 – November 16, 2022
Required Documents to support Lost Earnings for Certain Unions and Employers – November 15, 2022
ACH International Wire Transfer Form – November 15, 2022
Exhibit B1 – November 15, 2022
When a Claimant Passes Away After Filing a Personal Injury Claim – November 14, 2022
Lead Personal Representative Form – November 14, 2022
Witness Presence Statement – November 14, 2022
Appointment of a Personal Representative – November 14, 2022
Appendix A – November 7, 2022
Email – URGENT update from the VCF – ACTION REQUIRED – November 3, 2022 – November 3, 2022
October 2022 Monthly Statistics Report – October 31, 2022
Email – Important Updates and Reminders NYSLRS, Expedite Requests, and NYCERS – October 12, 2022 – October 12, 2022
September 2022 Monthly Statistics Report – September 30, 2022
Message from the Special Master on the 21st Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks – September 9, 2022
August 2022 Monthly Statistics Report – August 31, 2022
Instructions for Accessing Pre-Populated Client Authorization Form – August 16, 2022
Email - Important Updates VCF Password Policy and Client Authorization Form - August 16 2022 – August 16, 2022
Email re VCF Website Update – New Password Policy_Aug082022 – August 8, 2022
July 2022 Monthly Statistics Report – July 31, 2022