Communications to Law Firms

Notes from September 15, 2014 VCF conference call with law firms posted.

Important reminders for law firms posted.

Updates made to the Claims Management System:

• July 14, 2014: Enhanced email notifications for document uploads and new outbound correspondence.
• July 10, 2014: Drop Down list of document types changed to separate "Appeal Request Form" and "Pre-Hearing Questionnaire" into unique document types.

 Materials reviewed at the May 14, 2014 Claims Management System training for Law Firm Users.

Updates made to the Claims Management System:

• New functionality available to Amend Claims.
• Update made so that Claimant Search will no longer show the default claim if "Enter" is clicked when searching.
• Online claim forms updated to include Prostate Cancer and revised WTC Health Program definitions of Rare Cancer and Childhood Cancer.

Materials reviewed at the March 26, 2014 law firm meeting:

• Compensation Form Guidance.
• Economic Loss Presentation.

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

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

Information for Law Firms page updated with important reminders.

New Fillable PDF files posted: Certification for Compensation Form.

New FAQ Posted: 11.9 What is meant by the “Primary Attorney” designation on the claim form? Can other attorneys or staff from our law firm be listed as authorized representatives on a single claim?

New Information for Law Firms page added.

Law Firm Bulk Upload instructions and templates updated

Law firm bulk upload feature available for Registration: Overview and FAQ 4.9 posted