9/11 Heroes' Fatty Liver Coverage Denied: Evidence Falls Short
Published Date: 4/7/2026
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Summary
The World Trade Center Health Program reviewed requests to add fatty liver disease (hepatic steatosis) to its list of covered health conditions but found there isn’t enough proof to do so right now. This means people affected by 9/11 won’t see changes to their benefits related to this condition at this time. The decision was made official on April 7, 2026, with no new costs or coverage changes coming soon.
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WTC Denial: Fatty Liver Not Covered
On April 7, 2026, the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program denied petitions to add hepatic steatosis (fatty liver disease) to its covered conditions. If you are a 9/11 responder or survivor enrolled in the WTC Health Program, this means you will not receive new WTC-related coverage or benefits for hepatic steatosis at this time.
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