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Were You in the New York City Disaster Area During the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks?

Were you in the New York City disaster area during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, or during the following months?  You may be suffering physical or mental health conditions that you did not know are associated with 9/11. 
 
The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program is a no-cost program administered by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Program covers medical treatment for certified 9/11-related conditions.
 

 
What is The World Trade Center Health Program?

The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program provides medical monitoring and treatment for eligible survivors of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including those who were present in the dust or dust cloud on 9/11 or who worked, resided, or attended school, childcare, or adult daycare in the New York City disaster area for a period of time on 9/11 and/or during the following months.

The WTC Health Program also provides medical monitoring and treatment for emergency responders, recovery, and cleanup workers, and volunteers who helped after terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, at the World Trade Center and related sites, the Pentagon, and the crash site near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

WHO IS A WORLD TRADE CENTER SURVIVOR?

Those who lived, worked, went to school, or attended child or adult day care in the NYC Disaster Area on 9/11 or in the days, weeks, or months after. Also, those who were present in the dust or dust cloud within the NYC Disaster Area on 9/11. (Click here to see enlarged table.)

 

WHAT IS THE “NEW YORK CITY DISASTER AREA”?

The area in Manhattan that is south of Houston Street and any block in Brooklyn that is wholly or partially contained within a 1.5-mile radius of the former World Trade Center site. 


HOW TO ACCESS SERVICES:

You must enroll in the program by filling out World Trade Center Health Program Survivor Eligibility Application. 

WHAT DOCUMENTATION WILL I NEED TO PROVIDE?

You will need to provide documentation supporting location, presence or residence, school information, and/or work activity during the relevant time period specified above. Documentation may include, but is not limited to:

  • proof of residence, such as a lease or utility bill;
  • attendance roster at a school or daycare;
  • a pay stub,
  • other employment documentation, or a written statement signed by an employer, co-worker, or other individual under penalty of perjury indicating employment location, residence, school information, or other eligibility locations during the relevant time period, or similar documentation.

If you are unable to submit the required documentation, you must:

  • Explain how you attempted to obtain this documentation and the reason you are unable to provide it with your application.
  • Provide a signed written statement with your application attesting, under penalty of perjury, that you meet the eligibility criteria. Your statement should explain how you meet the eligibility requirements including any details about your residence, work, school location(s), activities, and time period.

For information regarding WTC Health Program list of covered conditions visit: https://www.cdc.gov/wtc/conditions.html

For more information about this program, fill out the questions on the right and someone from Hispanic Federation will contact you.  You can also call our direct line: (844) HF-AYUDA (844.432.9832) or email us at 911survivor@hispanicfederation.org.

Show less information

Were You in the New York City Disaster Area During the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks?

Were you in the New York City disaster area during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, or during the following months?  You may be suffering physical or mental health conditions that you did not know are associated with 9/11. 
 
The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program is a no-cost program administered by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Program covers medical treatment for certified 9/11-related conditions.
 

 
What is The World Trade Center Health Program?

The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program provides medical monitoring and treatment for eligible survivors of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including those who were present in the dust or dust cloud on 9/11 or who worked, resided, or attended school, childcare, or adult daycare in the New York City disaster area for a period of time on 9/11 and/or during the following months.

The WTC Health Program also provides medical monitoring and treatment for emergency responders, recovery, and cleanup workers, and volunteers who helped after terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, at the World Trade Center and related sites, the Pentagon, and the crash site near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

WHO IS A WORLD TRADE CENTER SURVIVOR?

Those who lived, worked, went to school, or attended child or adult day care in the NYC Disaster Area on 9/11 or in the days, weeks, or months after. Also, those who were present in the dust or dust cloud within the NYC Disaster Area on 9/11. (Click here to see enlarged table.)

 

WHAT IS THE “NEW YORK CITY DISASTER AREA”?

The area in Manhattan that is south of Houston Street and any block in Brooklyn that is wholly or partially contained within a 1.5-mile radius of the former World Trade Center site. 


HOW TO ACCESS SERVICES:

You must enroll in the program by filling out World Trade Center Health Program Survivor Eligibility Application. 

WHAT DOCUMENTATION WILL I NEED TO PROVIDE?

You will need to provide documentation supporting location, presence or residence, school information, and/or work activity during the relevant time period specified above. Documentation may include, but is not limited to:

  • proof of residence, such as a lease or utility bill;
  • attendance roster at a school or daycare;
  • a pay stub,
  • other employment documentation, or a written statement signed by an employer, co-worker, or other individual under penalty of perjury indicating employment location, residence, school information, or other eligibility locations during the relevant time period, or similar documentation.

If you are unable to submit the required documentation, you must:

  • Explain how you attempted to obtain this documentation and the reason you are unable to provide it with your application.
  • Provide a signed written statement with your application attesting, under penalty of perjury, that you meet the eligibility criteria. Your statement should explain how you meet the eligibility requirements including any details about your residence, work, school location(s), activities, and time period.

For information regarding WTC Health Program list of covered conditions visit: https://www.cdc.gov/wtc/conditions.html

For more information about this program, fill out the questions on the right and someone from Hispanic Federation will contact you.  You can also call our direct line: (844) HF-AYUDA (844.432.9832) or email us at 911survivor@hispanicfederation.org.