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VCF FAQ

7.1 谁应该完成在线私人医生表格?

July 25, 2017

如果您符合VCF的《私人医生流程标准,您应该只填写在线《私人医生》表格。 如果您符合私人医生流程的标准,您应该对任何询问不隶属WTC健康项目的医生治疗的问题回答“否”。如果系统显示询问您是否准备提供有关私人医生流程的信息的问题,您也应回答“否”。 对这些问题回答“否”将阻止系统显示私人医生的问题。

VCF FAQ

7.2 ¿El proceso de Médico Privado está disponible para las víctimas que fallecieron por una condición no elegible y a quienes están reclamando pérdidas por lesiones físicas personales?

July 25, 2017

El proceso de Médico Privado podría estar disponible en esta situación para que el reclamante pueda proceder con su reclamo de lesiones físicas personales.  El proceso permanece disponible para personas fallecidas que no fueron certificadas por la condición reclamada antes de su muerte. 

VCF FAQ

7.2 Czy Proces Weryfikacji Lekarza Prywatnego jest dostępny dla poszkodowanych zmarłych na skutek uszkodzenia ciała,

July 25, 2017

Proces weryfikacji lekarza prywatnego jest w tej sytuacji dostępny dla spadkobierców, którzy mogą ubiegać się o odszkodowanie z tytułu uszkodzenia ciała zmarłego poszkodowanego.  Proces pozostaje dostępny również we wniosku osoby zmarłej, która przed śmiercią nie uzyskała zaświadczenia do leczenia uszczerbku na zdrowiu, z tytułu, którego wnioskowane jest odszkodowanie.

VCF FAQ

7.1 Who should complete the online Private Physician forms?

July 25, 2017

You should only complete the online Private Physician forms if you meet the criteria for the Private Physician process. If you do not meet the criteria for the Private Physician process, you should answer “No” to any questions that ask about treatment by a physician not affiliated with the WTC Health Program. You should also answer “No” if the system displays the question that asks if you are ready to provide information regarding the Private Physician process.

VCF FAQ

7.2 Is the Private Physician Process available to victims who died of an ineligible condition and are claiming personal injury losses?

July 25, 2017

The Private Physician process would be available in this situation so that the claimant could pursue a personal injury claim. The process remains available for deceased individuals who were not certified for treatment for the claimed condition prior to death.

Messages from the Special Master

Message from Special Master Rupa Bhattacharyya

July 21, 2017

Dear Friends,

Report | Program Statistics

Reported VCF activity as of June 30, 2017

July 21, 2017
Resource | CMS Enhancements

Online Claims System Enhancements June 2017

June 12, 2017
Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Claim Management System Update

June 12, 2017

Law Firm Tip Sheet posted for recent enhancements made to the Online Claims System.

Resource | Forms

Exhibit 1

June 9, 2017
Social Security Administration Consent Form
Associated Document(s):
Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Claim Management System Update

May 8, 2017

Law Firm Tip Sheet posted for recent enhancements made to the Online Claims System.

Resource | CMS Enhancements

Online Claims System Enhancements May 2017

May 8, 2017
Messages from the Special Master

Message from Special Master Rupa Bhattacharyya

April 28, 2017

Dear Friends

Today, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (“VCF”) publishes its first Quarterly Report of 2017 and I want to take the opportunity to give you an update on our progress.

As of March 31, the VCF has rendered over 15,500 compensation determinations, including initial awards on new claims, and revised awards on claims with amendments or appeals. These determinations total over $2.48 billion awarded to VCF claimants.

Report | Program Statistics

Reported VCF activity as of March 31, 2017

April 28, 2017
Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Claim Management System Update

March 20, 2017

Law Firm Tip Sheet posted for recent enhancements made to the Online Claims System.

Resource | CMS Enhancements

Online Claims System Enhancements March 2017

March 20, 2017
Messages from the Special Master

Message from Special Master Rupa Bhattacharyya

March 13, 2017
Fifth Annual Status Report and Jordana ("Jordy") Feldman appointed Deputy Special Master.
Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Law Firm Meeting Notes

March 7, 2017

Notes posted from March 2, 2017 VCF conference call with law firms.

Associated Document(s):
Resource | CMS Enhancements

Online Claims System Enhancements December 2016

December 5, 2016
Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Claim Management System Update

December 1, 2016

Law Firm Tip Sheet for recent enhancements made to the Online Claims System.

Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Law Firm Meeting Notes

November 22, 2016

Notes posted from November 16, 2016 VCF conference call with law firms.

Associated Document(s):
VCF FAQ

6.4 Are disability payments from other sources (such as Veterans Affairs, NYCERs, etc.) deducted from my award?

November 10, 2016

Yes, if the payments are related to your disability from an eligible 9/11-related condition. The statute requires that the VCF offset from your award any disability benefits you are receiving, or entitled to receive, related to your eligible physical health conditions. If you are receiving disability payments for conditions that are not eligible under the VCF, those amounts will not be deducted from your award.

VCF FAQ

6.4 ¿Los pagos por discapacidad de otras fuentes (tales como Asuntos de Veteranos, NYCERS), etc.) serán deducidos de mi indemnización?

November 10, 2016

Sí, si los pagos están relacionados con su discapacidad por una condición elegible relacionada al 9/11. La ley exige que el VCF deduzca de su indemnización cualquier beneficio por discapacidad que usted esté recibiendo, o tenga derecho a recibir, relacionado con sus condiciones físicas de salud elegibles. Si está recibiendo pagos de discapacidad por condiciones que no son elegibles para el VCF, esos montos no se deducirán de su indemnización.