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Dear Friends: This year, as we commemorate the 19th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we do so with even heavier hearts as we see the added struggle of those with 9/11-related health conditions, and the particularly severe impact of COVID-19 in New York. We realize that in the months ahead, we are likely to see claims on behalf of those who have a 9/11-related condition and have suffered or died as a result of COVID-19. I want to take this opportunity to assure the 9/11 community that, as with all claims, we will review each case on its own facts in view of the laws governing the VCF. We have posted to our website a specific FAQ that explains how the VCF will evaluate claims where COVID-19 may have been a factor in an individual’s death, and we will be updating this information as needed.

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August 2020 Monthly Statistics Report

September 10, 2020

VCF Program Statistics as of August 31, 2020.

Associated Document(s):

VCF Monthly Report August 2020.pdf

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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.

Associated Document(s):

VCF_Overview.pdf

VCF FAQ

1.10 Jeśli osoba z uznaną chorobą związaną z wydarzeniami 11 września umrze, a jej akt zgonu wyszczególni COVID-19 jako powód śmierci, czy będzie to miało wpływ na rozpatrzenie przez Fundusz VCF wniosku o spowodowanie śmierci?

September 9, 2020

Prawo, które reguluje pracę Funduszu VCF wymaga, że aby być uprawnionym do uzyskania odszkodowania ofiara musiała ulec obrażeniom fizycznym lub śmierci spowodowanej przez ataki terrorystyczne 11 września 2001 roku lub usuwanie gruzu, które nastąpiło w ich następstwie. Fundusz VCF zazwyczaj zwróci uwagę na powód śmierci wyszczególniony w akcie zgonu ofiary.

Standardowo, formularz aktu zgonu (zgodnie wytycznymi CDC) zawiera trzy (3) osobne kategorie, w których można wymienić przyczyny:

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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.

VCF FAQ

1.10 若患有与9/11相关的并符合资格的疾病的个人去世，且死亡证明书中列出了新冠肺炎（COVID-19）为死亡原因，这是否会影响VCF对代表受害者提交的非正常死亡索赔的评估？

September 9, 2020

管辖VCF的法律要求：受害人有资格获得赔偿必须是在2001年9月11日的恐怖袭击或在这些袭击之后立即进行的清除废墟工作后遭受人身伤害或死亡。 VCF通常会查看受害者的死亡证明，以查看所列出的死亡原因。

标准的死亡证明书表格（与CDC指南一致）包括三（3）个单独的类别，其中会列出死亡原因：

VCF FAQ

1.10 Si un individuo con una condición elegible relacionada al 11/9 fallece, y el certificado de defunción pone COVID-19 como la causa de muerte, esto afectará la evaluación del VCF como un reclamo de fallecido presentado a nombre de la víctima?

September 9, 2020

La ley que gobierna el VCF requiere que, para ser elegible para compensación, la víctima debe haber sufrido un daño físico o muerte como resultado de los ataques terroristas, o la remoción y limpieza de escombros inmediatamente después de los ataques del 11 de septiembre de 2001. El VCF generalmente evalúa el certificado de defunción para ver la causa de muerte.

VCF FAQ

1.10 If an individual with an eligible 9/11-related illness passes away, and the death certificate listes COVID-19 as the cause of death,

September 9, 2020

The law that governs the VCF requires that, in order to be eligible for compensation, the victim must have suffered physical harm or death as a result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks or the debris removal efforts in the immediate aftermath of those attacks. The VCF generally looks at the victim’s death certificate to see what is listed as the cause of death.

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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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July 2020 Monthly Statistics Report

August 11, 2020

VCF Program Statistics as of July 31, 2020.

Associated Document(s):

VCF Monthly Report July 2020.pdf

VCF FAQ

2.1 What deadlines do I need to meet when filing my VCF claim?

August 6, 2020

There are two deadlines in the claim filing process – the first is the Registration Deadline and the second is the Claim Filing Deadline. Registration is not the same as filing a claim and the deadline varies according to claim type and individual circumstances. To understand what is applicable to your situation, please see detailed information about the VCF’s Registration Deadlines.

The Claim Filing Deadline is the same for everyone: October 1, 2090.

VCF FAQ

2.6 Jak mogę sprawdzić, czy jestem zarejestrowany w Funduszu VCF i czy rejestracja została dokonana w odpowiednim terminie?

August 6, 2020

Jeśli nie pamiętają Państwo czy dokonali rejestracji w Funduszu VCF lub jeśli Państwo mają pytanie odnośnie Terminów Rejestracji, prosimy o kontakt z Pomocą Telefoniczną VCF pod numerem 1-855-885-1555.

VCF FAQ

2.6 How do I know if I am registered with the VCF and have met my registration deadline?

August 6, 2020

If you are not sure whether you are registered with the VCF, or if you have questions related to Registration Deadlines, please call the VCF Helpline at 1-855-885-1555 for assistance.

VCF FAQ

2.3 Do I need to have my condition(s) certified for treatment by the WTC Health Program before I can register with the VCF?

August 6, 2020

No, you do not need to be certified for treatment by the WTC Health Program in order to register with the VCF. You can register at any time – either online, or by calling our Helpline at 1-855-885-1555, so long as you do so before your Registration Deadline. Registering with the VCF preserves your right to file a claim, either now or at some point in the future.

Messages from the Special Master

Special Master’s Message—Clarification on VCF Registration and Claim Filing Deadlines

August 6, 2020

Dear Friends: I wanted to reach out directly and clarify some confusion that has arisen in recent days about September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (“VCF”) deadlines.

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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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.

VCF FAQ

2.1 ¿Cuáles plazos tengo que cumplir para presentar mi reclamo con el VCF?

August 6, 2020

Hay dos plazos en el proceso de presentar un reclamo – el primero es el plazo para registrase y el segundo es el plazo para presentar un reclamo. Registrase no es el mismo que presentar un reclamo y el plazo varía de acuerdo las circunstancias particulares de cada individuo. Para entender cuál es aplicable a su situación vea Plazos para Registrarse para información más detallada sobre los plazos del VCF.

El plazo para presentar el reclamo es el mismo para todo el mundo: 1 de octubre del 2090.

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