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Increased Funding and Flexibility for 9/11 Health Program

This act boosts funding for the World Trade Center Health Program, ensuring better access to medical care for those affected by the 9/11 attacks. It allows a wider range of licensed healthcare providers to conduct evaluations, potentially speeding up access to aid. Additionally, it establishes research into the long-term health impacts on young individuals.
Key points
Increased funding for the World Trade Center Health Program, meaning more resources for treatment and support for affected individuals.
Allows other licensed healthcare providers, not just physicians, to conduct health evaluations, potentially improving access to care.
Establishes a research cohort to study the long-term health impacts on individuals who were 21 or younger at the time of the attacks.
Clarifies enrollment counts by excluding deceased individuals, impacting resource allocation.
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Additional Information
9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act
Print number: S 2683
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2021-08-09