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Definitive Proof of Presence

April 26, 2024

Definitive Proof of Presence Documentation

[April 26, 2024]: Added "Salvation Army" and "New York State Department of Environmental Conservation".

[September 18, 2023]: Added "TWU Local 100" for NYCTA employees presence information.

[June 15, 2023]: Added Volunteers Who Signed in at Trinity Church to list.

[May 8, 2023]: Added NY City Department of Sanitation to list.

[April 20, 2023]: Removed entry for TWU Local 100

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Email – myVCF Update – March 29, 2024

March 29, 2024

Email – myVCF Update – March 29, 2024

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Email – VCF Process Update – February 23, 2024

February 23, 2024
Email – VCF Process Update – February 23, 2024
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Email – Process Change re_Appeal Hearing Transcript Requests

February 16, 2024
Email – Process Change re_Appeal Hearing Transcript Requests – February 16, 2024
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Email – Reminder of USVSST Policy

February 13, 2024
Email – Reminder of USVSST Policy – February 13, 2024
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Document Checklist - Personal Injury

February 1, 2024
Updated Document Checklist for Personal Injury claims.
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Document Checklist - Deceased Claim

February 1, 2024
Updated Document Checklist for Deceased claims.
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Email – Replacement Services Policy – February 1, 2024

February 1, 2024

Email – Replacement Services Policy – February 1, 2024

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How to File an Amendment

December 18, 2020
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Email - Claims Management System Update

November 16, 2020

Email - Claims Management System Update - November 16, 2020

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Updated: Compensation Decisions File and Definitions

October 19, 2020
The weekly Compensation Decisions file and associated definitions have been updated.
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Email - VCF Leadership Team

October 15, 2020

Email - VCF Leadership Team - October 15, 2020

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Additional Claims Management System Resources

October 1, 2020
Additional instructions have been added to our Claims Management System resource page on how to access and navigate the system.
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Update: Claims Management System Acceptable Use Policy

September 21, 2020
The Acceptable Use Policy for the Claims Management System has been updated to include Chrome in the list of supported browsers.
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Email - VCF Claims Management System Update

September 21, 2020

Email - VCF Claims Management System Update - September 21, 2020

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New FAQ regarding COVID-19-related cause of death translated

September 11, 2020
New FAQ regarding COVID-19-related cause of death translated to Spanish, Polish, and Chinese.
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Updated VCF Overview Presentation

September 10, 2020
This presentation is for individuals who are filing a claim with the VCF, or for those who are interested in how the VCF operates.
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New FAQ regarding COVID-19-related cause of death

September 9, 2020
New FAQ 1.8 posted providing information on when the cause of death is COVID-19.
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New "How to File a Claim" Instructions

September 4, 2020
New and improved "How to File a Claim" page content posted in English, Spanish, Polish, and Chinese.
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Recent Registration and Claim Filing Deadline Updates Translated

August 27, 2020
Recent updates to our Registration and Claim Filing content, including updates to our FAQs, have been translated to Spanish, Polish, and Chinese.
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Update: Registration and Claim Filing Deadlines

August 6, 2020
There are two deadlines in the VCF’s claim filing process: a Claim Filing Deadline and a Registration Deadline. It is important to distinguish between the two and be aware of which applies to your individual circumstances.
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New and Updated FAQs: Registration and Other Deadlines

August 6, 2020

 

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

July 28, 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.
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更新：COVID-19（新冠病毒）对VCF运作的影响

July 28, 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更新的信息。
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Aktualizacja: Wpływ COVID-19 (Koronawirusa) na Działalność Funduszu VCF

July 28, 2020
Fundusz VCF kontynuuje obecnie działalność, choć można się spodziewać opóźnień w rozpatrywaniu wniosków. Prosimy o przeczytanie poniższych informacji, dostosowanie się do zaleceń oraz o sprawdzanie naszej strony w celu otrzymania aktualnych wiadomości.