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Prevalence of Mild and Severe Cognitive Impairment in World Trade Center Exposed Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) and General Emergency Responders
There is a high prevalence of mild and severe cognitive impairment among WTC-responders.
‘Serious issues’: Flaws at 9/11 health program draw lawmakers’ attention
Lawmakers noted that some program members could not secure the annual monitoring exam to which they are entitled. There also appear to be “serious problems” with program providers getting paid.
World Trade Center health program could face service cuts by 2028
The World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) will start turning away survivors and first responders of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks if a new bill securing more funding is not passed.
More Than $140K Stolen From 9/11 Victim In Investment Scam: Nassau DA
A man was indicted for allegedly posing as an investment broker and swindling a 9/11 victim and her widowed mother from Long Island out of more than $140,000.
Securing the World Trade Center Health Program’s future
The program that provides health services to 9/11 first responders and survivors could be forced to cut services and halt enrollment in 2028 if the federal government does not allocate more funding.
Fund the WTC Health Program: Hakeem Jeffries and Mike Johnson need to get the House to pass the bill this year
The bill is needed to pump $2.9 billion into the World Trade Center Health Program, which provides medical care for the responders and survivors of 9/11.
WTC Health Program running out of money
Although it was reauthorized in 2015, program costs have increased more than was anticipated, in part because more sick and injured 9/11 responders and survivors have since enrolled.
9/11 health program shortfall looms, again. Will Congress permanently fund it?
Without more money, the program could have to turn away people who were newly diagnosed with 9/11-related illnesses by the end of 2027, Gillibrand said.
Majority Leader Schumer Floor Remarks On The Announcement Of New Legislation To Permanently Fund The World Trade Center Health Program
Sadly, the program has struggled with funding over the years. But today, we have some very good news, very good news.
Lawmakers promise more funding for 9/11 first responders
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and other New York lawmakers introduced a bill to provide permanent and mandatory funding for the program.