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  • Zadroga Act • Victim Compensation Fund • WTC Health Program

    Why 9/11 Still Matters But Not For The Reasons You Think: Inside the VCF and WTCHP Program

    By Gabriella Flick
    Unforeseen health consequences from toxic 9/11 dust have been on the rise for 16 years since September 11th, 2001. Even more shocking; most of the impacted individuals were only caught in the dust cloud or exposed for less than 60 minutes. As a result, many have come down with a host of devastating health conditions ranging from the rarest of cancers to a variety of respiratory diseases—sometimes occurring simultaneously.
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  • Zadroga Act • 9/11 Injuries • WTC Health Program

    Downtown Teachers and Students Urge Community to Enroll in WTC Health Program

    By Michael Barasch
    This week on Thursday, I had the honor of speaking at a major press conference at New York City’s Stuyvesant High School, which stands in the shadow of the former World Trade Center. Our goal was to let the public know that former students, teachers, local residents, and office workers are developing 9/11-related illnesses at the same alarming rates as the first responders.
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  • Zadroga Act • Victim Compensation Fund

    Michael Barasch on WNYC Morning Edition (Nov. 30, 2017): Only 10 Percent of Those Eligible Have Registered for 9/11 Benefits

    By Michael Barasch
    The following is the transcript from Michael Barasch’s appearance on the WNYC Morning Edition on November 30, 2017 discussing the reason why only 10% of those eligible to receive money & benefits from the Zadroga Health & Compensation Act have signed up.
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  • Zadroga Act

    Manhattan DA Seeks $22M Restitution from 9/11 PTSD Scammers

    By Michael Barasch

    More than three years after indicting 137 alleged scammers who falsely claimed 9/11-related PTSD, Manhattan’s District Attorney is still seeking to reclaim $22 million in fraudulent payments. The New York Post reported that several of the accused fraudsters incriminated themselves with audacious social media posts that contradicted their claims of disability. These included: Glen Lieberman […]

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  • Zadroga Act

    Ray Pfeiffer, 9/11 Advocate, RIP

    By Michael Barasch

    Most of the 9/11 community has already heard the sad news about FDNY Ray Pfeiffer’s passing. For 8 years, Ray, fought a heroic battle against cancers that were linked to the WTC toxic dust. Despite crippling pain, he didn’t let his illnesses stop him from making dozens of trips to Congress, demanding that it pass […]

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  • Zadroga Act • Victim Compensation Fund

    What Does the New VCF Cap on Cancer Awards Mean for 9/11 Survivors?

    By Michael Barasch

    When Congress reauthorized the Zadroga Act, renewing the Victim Compensation Fund for five years, some substantive changes were made. The new law places a cap on pain and suffering awards for cancer at $250,000 and for non-cancer illnesses at $90,000. But that does not mean new claimants will necessarily receive lower awards than previous claimants […]

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