Forgotten 9/11 Heroes Get Long-Overdue Health Program Access
Published Date: 5/27/2025
Rule
Summary
Starting September 11, 2024, the WTC Health Program is opening its doors wider to include up to 500 new responders from the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. This means more heroes who helped on 9/11 can get health support and benefits. The changes are official now, making sure everyone who qualifies can sign up and get the care they deserve.
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Expanded Eligibility for 9/11 Responders
Starting September 11, 2024, the World Trade Center Health Program expands enrollment to include additional responders from the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania so they can get health support and program benefits. The final rule adopts and finalizes the interim rule changes so qualified responders can sign up.
Enrollment Cap Limits New Members
The expansion is capped at up to 500 new Pentagon and Shanksville responders, effective September 11, 2024. That cap means only up to 500 qualifying responders can enroll under this change.
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