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VCF FAQ

1.2 Ya presenté mi reclamo. ¿Cuándo se decidirá?

April 4, 2024

Como regla general, los reclamos se revisan por orden de llegada, siguiendo el orden de la fecha en que se presentó el formulario de reclamo de compensación. Esto significa que el VCF prioriza los reclamos que han estado en espera por más tiempo antes de comenzar a revisar los reclamos más recientes. Los reclamos se priorizan para revisión sólo cuando toda la información requerida ha sido presentada.

VCF FAQ

1.2 I filed my claim. When will a decision be made on my claim?

April 4, 2024

As a general rule, claims are reviewed in “first in, first out” order based on the date the Claim Form was submitted. This means the VCF prioritizes claims that have been waiting longer before beginning review of newer submissions. Claims are prioritized for review only after all required information has been submitted.

The VCF continues to work to shorten the timeframe needed to decide a claim and is working towards issuing determinations within one year of submission of the claim form or amendment (assuming all information needed to process the claim has been submitted).

VCF FAQ

1.2 Złożyłem/am wniosek. Kiedy zostanie podjęta decyzja w mojej sprawie?

April 4, 2024

Na ogół wnioski są rozpatrywane w kolejności napływania – na podstawie daty złożenia formularza wniosku. Oznacza to, że wnioski oczekujące na rozpatrzenie dłużej mają pierwszeństwo przed wnioskami nowymi. Wnioski zostają przedłożone do rozpatrzenia w pierwszej kolejności tylko wtedy, kiedy załączono do nich wszystkie wymagane informacje.

VCF FAQ

1.2 我提出了我的索赔。何时将对我的索赔作出裁决?

April 4, 2024

一般情况下,我们将根据提交《索赔表》的日期以“先进先出”的顺序审核索赔。这意味着VCF会优先处理那些等待了较长时间的索赔,然后才开始审核较新提交的索赔。只有在所有的必需的信息提交后,索赔才会被优先审核。

VCF继续努力缩短对索赔做出裁决所需的时间,并且正在努力在提交《索赔表》或修改后的一年内做出裁决(假定已提交了处理索赔所需的全部信息)。

下面的索赔审核时间线图表反映了最新的审核索赔的状态。该时间线图的日期仅适用于有序提交的索赔, 也就是说,索赔申请拥有VCF 用以确定索赔人资格和计算赔偿金 所需的必要文件。由于未同所需文件一起提交而处于待用或搁置的索赔需要更长的时间进行审查,并不反映在该时间线图中。

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March 2024 Monthly Statistics Report

March 31, 2024

Statistics as of March 31, 2024

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VCF FAQ

1.1 I filed my claim. What happens next?

March 25, 2024

Once you file your claim, the first step the VCF takes is to do a preliminary review to confirm that all of the “minimally required” documents have been submitted. In addition to a complete Claim Form, we require the following documents before your claim can move forward for a more substantive review:

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February 2024 Monthly Statistics Report

February 29, 2024
Statistics as of February 29, 2024
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VCF 2023 Annual Report

February 12, 2024

This report summarizes the VCF’s 12th year of operation, and focuses on the significant changes, challenges, and achievements of 2023. With the appointment of permanent Special Master Allison Turkel in March, the VCF began a new era of leadership, continuing to focus on the needs of the 9/11 community and building the tools to support the program’s longevity. The Fund hit new milestones, awarding $12.8 billion to over 56,600 claimants since re-opening in October 2011. In addition, in 2023 the VCF decided more claims and issued more award dollars than in any previous year.

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Messages from the Special Master

A Message from the Special Master

February 12, 2024

I was very proud to step into the role of Special Master in March 2023, particularly as a native New Yorker and someone who was raised to respect and value public service. In the months since, I have been struck by many things that I hadn’t fully anticipated – chief among them the need to inform the public about the VCF and to ensure that every person who might be eligible for a VCF award is aware of the program and has the resources and support they need to register and file a claim.

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January 2024 Monthly Statistics Report

January 31, 2024

Statistics as of January 31, 2024

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November 2021 Monthly Statistics Report

December 8, 2021

Statistics as of November 30, 2021

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October 2021 Monthly Statistics Report

November 9, 2021
Statistics as of October 31, 2021
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September 2021 Monthly Statistics Report

October 6, 2021
Statistics as of September 30, 2021
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20th Anniversary Special Report

September 7, 2021
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of September 11th, the VCF has released this Special Report, which offers perspectives on the history of the VCF, from its creation in 2001 immediately following the attacks, to its permanent status today, with an emphasis on accomplishments and a glimpse into our future plans.
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August 2021 Monthly Statistics Report

September 3, 2021
Statistics as of August 31, 2021
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July 2021 Monthly Statistics Report

August 5, 2021
Statistics as of July 31, 2021
VCF FAQ

2.2 What is registration? How do I register with the VCF and what is my registration deadline?

July 30, 2021

Registration is the first step in the claim filing process and it simply preserves your right to file a claim in the future.  You do not waive any legal rights when you register, and registering does not obligate you to file a claim.  Registration serves only to alert the VCF that you may be a potential claimant; and it meets the legal requirement of timeliness set forth in the law.  Registration Deadlines vary based on claim type and individual circumstances. 

VCF FAQ

2.2 ¿Qué es el registro? ¿Cómo registro mi reclamo con el VCF y cuál es la fecha límite para registrarme?

July 30, 2021

Registrase es el primer paso en el proceso de presentar un reclamo y lo que hace es que le reserva el derecho a presentar un reclamo en el futuro. Usted no renuncia a ningún derecho legal cuando usted se registra, y el registrase no le obliga a presentar un reclamo en el futuro. El registrase únicamente sirve para alertar al VCF de que usted puede ser un potencial reclamante; y así se cumplen los requisitos legales de fechas límites que establece la ley. Los Plazos para Registrarse varían a base de sus circunstancias individuales.

VCF FAQ

2.2 Co to jest rejestracja? Jak mogę zarejestrować się w Funduszu VCF i jaki jest mój termin rejestracji? (Aktualizacja: 30 lipca 2021 r.)

July 30, 2021

Rejestracja to pierwszy etap złożenia wniosku i po prostu zachowuje Państwa prawo do złożenia wniosku w przyszłości. Podczas rejestracji nie zrzekają się Państwo żadnych praw i rejestracja nie obliguje do złożenia wniosku.  Rejestracja tylko powiadamia Fundusz VCF, że mogą być Państwo potencjalnymi wnioskodawcami i umożliwia spełnienie prawnego wymogu terminowości określonego w prawie. Terminy Rejestracji są różne w zależności od okoliczności indywidualnych.

VCF FAQ

2.2 什么是注册?如何向VCF注册,我的注册截止日期是什么? (更新日期:2021年7月30日)

July 30, 2021

注册是提交索赔流程中的第一步,它仅保留了您将来提交索赔的权利。注册后您不会放弃任何合法权利,注册也没有义务让您提交索赔。注册仅用于提醒VCF您可能是潜在的索赔人;并且符合法律规定的对及时性的法律要求。注册截止日期因索赔类型和个人情况而不同。

尽管注册并没有义务让您将来提交索赔,但是若您的确提交了索赔,则必须在适用的注册截止日期之前已向VCF注册,才能有获得赔偿的资格。因此,即使您现在没有生病或尚未被诊断出患有与9/11有关的疾病或尚未获得WTC健康项目的认证,我们也鼓励大家现在就进行注册。这样,如果您将来生病的话,就不必担心注册的问题。

该逐项指南介绍了在VCF如何注册。您可以使用在线系统进行注册,也可以通过致电VCF求助热线1-855-885-1555通过电话进行注册。

VCF FAQ

2.5 I heard the deadline to register with the VCF was July 29, 2021. What happens if I register after July 29, 2021?

July 30, 2021

If you register with the VCF after July 29, 2021, your registration will be considered timely as long as you meet your applicable Registration Deadline.

The July 29, 2021, deadline only applied to certain individuals who missed an earlier deadline.   

VCF FAQ

2.7 Once I have registered, what is the deadline to file my claim?

July 30, 2021

While Registration Deadlines vary depending on claim type and individual circumstances, the deadline to file a claim is the same for everyone.  Your claim must be filed by October 1, 2090

VCF FAQ

2.5 ¿Qué pasa si registro mi reclamo después del 29 de julio del 2021?

July 30, 2021

Si usted se registra con el VCF después del 29 de julio de 2021, su registro se considerará a tiempo  siempre y cuando cumpla con el plazo para registrarse que le aplique.

La fecha límite del 29 de julio de 2021, le aplicará únicamente a los individuos que se les pasó el plazo previo.

VCF FAQ

2.7 Una vez me registre, ¿cuál es la fecha límite para presentar mi reclamo?

July 30, 2021

Mientras los Plazos para Registrarse varían dependiendo del individuo y sus circunstancias, el plazo para presentar un reclamo es igual para todo el mundo. El reclamo tiene que ser presentado en o antes del 1 de octubre de 2090.