9/11 Injuries • Zadroga Act • Victim Compensation Fund
Adding New Health Conditions to the World Trade Center Health Program and the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
By Michael Barasch
There are currently 68 types of cancer and several respiratory illnesses presumed linked to the WTC toxins. The World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) and the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) provide free health care and compensation, respectively, for these 68 cancers and a host of respiratory illnesses. WTCHP also covers acute traumatic injuries, mental […]