Victim Compensation Fund

Your VCF award is here, what is your plan? The day has finally come when you are about to receive your VCF award. You have waited a long time for this moment, and it can feel like a huge weight has been lifted off your shoulders. Before spending your well-deserved money, we recommend that you […]

As we reflect on the 20-year passage of time since 9/11, we see the everlasting effects on thousands of Americans and individuals around the globe. As of August 2021, the Victim Compensation Fund has received claims from men and women from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and 31 foreign countries. At […]

It is estimated that approximately 500,000 people were exposed to the WTC toxins in the 8 months after the 9/11 attacks. Yet, according to the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP), only 113,000 people have enrolled for its free health care and only about 33,500 are women. The fact that so few women have enrolled […]

We know that there is a lot of confusion surrounding the benefits available to the 9/11 community. Here are the 5 most common misconceptions and what you need to know: 1) The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) and the World Trade Center Health Program are only for first responders. This is the biggest misconception […]

On the 20th year of remembering the September 11, 2001 attacks, we acknowledge the sacrifices made by the first responders and the non-responders who faced the horrors of that day and its aftermath. It was a day of tragic loss and incredible heroism. We remember those who died on that day and also the tens […]

Phil Angello needed help with his paperwork. A union plumber and military veteran, Angello responded to Ground Zero soon after 9/11 to join a search, rescue, and recovery team. While there, Angello located victims, removed debris, and transported critical supplies. Tragically, he was also exposed to the toxic Ground Zero air, which included pulverized glass […]