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Update: Impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on VCF Operations

April 2, 2020
Clarification regarding deadlines for those waiting for an appointment with the WTC Health Program. (NOTE: if you received a letter from the VCF requesting proof of a certified condition, and you are still waiting for an appointment with the WTC Health Program, the 60-day deadline in the letter does not apply during this time. Your claim will remain inactive until you notify the VCF that you have been certified.)
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Email - VCF Website Update March 2020

March 31, 2020

Email - VCF Website Update - March 31, 2020

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Update: Impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on VCF Operations

March 31, 2020
Important updates regarding VCF operations.
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Email - VCF Website Update - Impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on VCF Operations

March 19, 2020

Email - VCF Website Update - Impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on VCF Operations

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COVID-19（新冠病毒）对VCF运作的影响

March 19, 2020
尽管我们预计在索赔处理的各个方面都会有所延迟，但VCF目前仍在运作。请阅读以下信息，并继续查看此网站以获取最新信息。
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Wpływ COVID-19 (Koronawirusa) na Działalność Funduszu VCF.

March 19, 2020

Aktualizacja: 19 Marca 2020 r.

Fundusz VCF kontynuuje obecnie działalność, ale mona się spodziewać opóźnień w rozpatrywaniu wniosków. Prosimy o przeczytanie poniższych informacji, oraz sprawdzanie naszej strony w celu otrzymania aktualnych wiadomości.

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El Impacto del COVID-19 (Coronavirus) en las Operaciones del VCF

March 19, 2020

A partir del 19 de marzo del 2020

El VCF se mantiene operando al momento, aun cuando se esperan retrasos en todas las áreas del procesamiento de reclamos. Por favor lea la información a continuación y continúe chequeando nuestra página web para actualizaciones.

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Impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on VCF Operations

March 19, 2020
The VCF remains operational at this time, although we expect delays in all areas of claims processing. Please read the information below, and continue to check this website for updates.
Messages from the Special Master

Message from the Special Master - Anthony Gardner joins VCF as Director of Communications and External Affairs.

February 24, 2020
Anthony Gardner has joined the VCF as the Director of Communications and External Affairs, a new position created following the passage of the VCF Permanent Authorization Act.
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A Message from the Special Master - Eighth Annual Status Report

February 19, 2020

This has been a year of many challenges, and significant changes for the VCF, greatest among them the July passage of the Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act (“VCF Permanent Authorization Act”), which secured the VCF’s funding for claims and amendments filed through 2090 (see page 5).  This year also saw the departure of Deputy Special Master Jordy Feldman, who left the VCF after more than 10 years of superb and dedicated service.

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Young Adult FAQs

January 15, 2020
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Exhibit C

January 5, 2020
Attorney Certification of Compliance with Provision on Limitation on Attorney Fees
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A message from Special Master Sheila Birnbaum - VCF Program Update

October 23, 2013

October 3, 2013 was an important registration deadline for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Anyone who was diagnosed with a 9/11-related condition on or before October 3, 2011 for which they intend to seek compensation from the VCF must have registered with the Fund by the October 3, 2013 deadline.

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Important Reminders for Law Firms

October 23, 2013

Updated important reminders for law firms (originally posted on June 17, 2013).

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Compensation Decisions

October 1, 2013
This weekly report provides general information regarding each individual award determination issued by the VCF.
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Exhibit E

October 1, 2013
Notice of Filing for Deceased Individuals
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Exhibit A - Deceased Individuals

October 1, 2013
Authorization for release of medical records. Exhibit A must be mailed to the VCF with original signatures.
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Exhibit A

October 1, 2013
Authorization for release of medical records. Exhibit A must be mailed to the VCF with original signatures.
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CMS Enhancements

September 11, 2013

Information for Law Firms page updated with important information regarding enhancements to the Claims Management System.

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A message from Special Master, Sheila Birnbaum

August 5, 2013

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Patricia G. Houser as the Fund’s Director of Operations.

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Law Firm Reminders

June 17, 2013

Information for Law Firms page updated with important reminders.

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Updated Form

May 14, 2013

New Fillable PDF files posted: Certification for Compensation Form.

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来自专案助理 Sheila Birnbaum的讯息 - VCF 计划更新

April 8, 2013

在2012年12月18日，我在本网站发布了一则消息，这则消息传递了有关索赔审查过程和协助VCF尽可 能高效率地处理您的索赔的秘诀的非常重要的信息。请点击这里，阅读完整的讯息。  
 
作为这则消息的一部分，我解释过， VCF 的审查过程就会开始，如果 VCF 都收到了您的《资格表》，经 签署的证明书，认证书，和附件的原件， 使我们能够从其他机构提取有关您的索赔资料。许多组织要求 我们提供签名的原件，因此，您必须通过邮递向VCF提交这些文件。如果您在线提交索赔，同时，上传 了这些文件的副本，在有效地审查您的索赔前，我们仍然需要收到这些经签署文件的原件。 
 
截至 2013 年 4 月 5 日，我们收到的有超过 2,770 份《资格表》》，是没有附上与之相关的证明 书，认证书 ，和 / 或附物的原件。这些索赔不可能得到充分的审阅，直到我们收到一整套完整文件。 如果您提交了 《资格表》，尚未邮寄这些证明文件，我建议您立刻去办理。如果您对需要什么文件有疑问， 或需要VCF提供收到您的索赔文件的确认，请联系我们的免费援助热线：1-855-8851555。听力障碍人士，请联系1-855-885-1558 (TDD)。如果您从美国境外来电，请拨打1-202-3530356。 ****************  
 

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Komunikat od Special Master, Sheila Birnbaum – Aktualizacja dotycząca programu VCF

April 8, 2013

W dniu 18 grudnia 2012 roku w tej witrynie internetowej opublikowałam bardzo ważne informacje dotyczące procesu rozpatrywania wniosków oraz wskazówki dotyczące umożliwienia VCF rozparzenia wniosków w jak najszybszym terminie. Aby przeczytać cały komunikat, proszę kliknąć tutaj.  
 

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Un mensaje de la Auxiliar Judicial, Sheila Birnbaum – Actualización del Programa VC

April 8, 2013

El 18 de diciembre de 2012 publiqué en este sitio web un mensaje con información  importante sobre el proceso de análisis de reclamos y sugerencias que ayudarían al VCF a procesar los reclamos de la manera más eficaz posible. Haga clic aquí si desea leer el mensaje completo.