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Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Email – Important Updates – VCF Policies and Procedures and System Maintenance – November 16, 2022

November 16, 2022

Email – Important Updates – VCF Policies and Procedures and System Maintenance – November 16, 2022

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Resource | Forms

Exhibit B1

November 15, 2022
Authorization for release of pension and health information from HIPAA and non-HIPAA entities - this form can be used for both Personal Injury and Deceased Individuals.
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Resource | Forms

ACH International Wire Transfer Form

November 15, 2022
New form for international wire transfers.
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Resource | Forms

Lead Personal Representative Form

November 14, 2022
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Resource | Forms

Appendix A

November 7, 2022
Additional Information for claims filed for Deceased Individuals
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Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Email – URGENT update from the VCF – ACTION REQUIRED – November 3, 2022

November 3, 2022

Email – URGENT update from the VCF – ACTION REQUIRED – November 3, 2022

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October 2022 Monthly Statistics Report

October 31, 2022
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Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Email – Important Updates and Reminders NYSLRS, Expedite Requests, and NYCERS – October 12, 2022

October 12, 2022

Email – Important Updates and Reminders_NYSLRS, Expedite Requests, and NYCERS – October 12, 2022

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September 2022 Monthly Statistics Report

September 30, 2022

Statistics as of September 30, 2022

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Messages from the Special Master

Message from the Special Master on the 21st Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks

September 9, 2022
Dear Friends, The anniversary of the September 11th attacks is always a time for reflection.  For me personally, this is the first anniversary since being appointed earlier this year as the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund’s (“VCF”) interim Special Master.  Despite my relatively short time in this role, I have been touched by the stories in each claim I have reviewed, and deeply impressed by the perseverance, resilience, and humility of the community our team serves.  Today, we continue to pay tribute to the lives lost and the community that came together during the recovery efforts in response to one of our country’s hardest challenges.
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August 2022 Monthly Statistics Report

August 31, 2022

Statistics as of August 31, 2022 

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Resource | Resources

Instructions for Accessing Pre-Populated Client Authorization Form

August 16, 2022
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Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Email - Important Updates VCF Password Policy and Client Authorization Form - August 16 2022

August 16, 2022

Email - Important Updates VCF Password Policy and Client Authorization Form - August 16 2022

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Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Email re VCF Website Update – New Password Policy_Aug082022

August 8, 2022

Email re VCF Website Update – New Password Policy_Aug082022

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Report | Monthly

July 2022 Monthly Statistics Report

July 31, 2022

Statistics as of July 31, 2022

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Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Email – Missing Information Extension Requests – Updated Policy – July 1, 2022

July 1, 2022

Email – Missing Information Extension Requests – Updated Policy – July 1, 2022

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Report | Monthly

June 2022 Monthly Statistics Report

June 30, 2022

Statistics as of June 30, 2022

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Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Email - VCF Online Claims System Acceptable Use Policy Update - June 13, 2022

June 13, 2022

Email - VCF Online Claims System Acceptable Use Policy Update - June 13, 2022

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Resource | Resources

What to Expect at Your Hearing

June 6, 2022
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Resource | Resources

Claim Status Definitions

May 31, 2022
Definitions of claim statuses used in the online claims management system.
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Report | Monthly

May 2022 Monthly Statistics Report

May 31, 2022

Statistics as of May 31, 2022

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Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Email - Notes from April 26 VCF call with law firms - May 16, 2022

May 16, 2022

Email - Notes from April 26 VCF call with law firms - May 16, 2022

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Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Law Firm Meeting Notes April 2022

May 13, 2022

Notes posted from the April 26, 2022 VCF conference call with law firms.

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Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Email - VCF Leadership Announcement - May 3, 2022

May 3, 2022

Email - VCF Leadership Announcement - May 3, 2022

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Report | Monthly

April 2022 Monthly Statistics Report

April 30, 2022

Statistics as of April 30, 2022 

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