Increased Funding and Expanded Eligibility for 9/11 Responders and Survivors Health Program.
This Act secures funding for the World Trade Center Health Program for fiscal years 2024-2033 and adjusts funding formulas for subsequent years. It expands eligibility to include federal workers, military members, and contractors involved in rescue and recovery efforts at the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Furthermore, the law allows licensed healthcare providers other than physicians to conduct initial health evaluations and certifications.
Key points
Secured Funding: Over $2 billion in new appropriations is allocated to the WTC Health Program, including dedicated special funds available for 2024-2033.
Expanded Eligibility: The program now covers Department of Defense employees, other federal agency workers, uniformed services members, and contractors who performed rescue or cleanup services at the Pentagon and Shanksville sites.
Enrollment Cap: A limit of 500 individuals is set for enrollment at any time based on the new Pentagon and Shanksville eligibility criteria.
Flexible Certifications: Initial health evaluations and certifications can be performed by licensed healthcare providers, not just physicians.
Enrollment Count: Deceased individuals will be excluded from the official count of enrollees.
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