Survivor Eligibility Requirements
Were you a child, teenager, and/or student in the New York City Disaster Area on or soon after 9/11? You might not realize that you may qualify as a Survivor for no-cost, 9/11-related healthcare benefits through the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program.
Are you a WTC Survivor?
Were you there?
Were you in the NYC Disaster Area (Lower Manhattan of parts of Brooklyn) on or soon after 9/11 for any of the following reasons?
| Activity | Time Period | Minimum Hour Requirements |
|---|---|---|
|
9/11/2001 to 1/10/2002 | 4 days (Each day must be at least 4 hours) |
| 9/11/2001 to 7/31/2002 | 30 days (Each day must be at least 4 hours) | |
|
9/11/2001 | Any amount of time |
The map above is the NYC Disaster Area eligibility map.
And are you sick because of WTC exposures?
If you have symptoms or are diagnosed with a covered condition related to your exposure on 9/11, you may be eligible to apply. Many don’t know their health symptoms may be related to 9/11. Some symptoms are:
- Persistent cough or wheezing
- Constant runny or stuffy nose
- Chronic heartburn or acid reflux
- Trouble sleeping, anxiety, or depression
If you answered YES to the above questions, you could be eligible to enroll as a Survivor in the WTC Health Program.
Over 44,000
Members are currently enrolled as Survivors in the WTC Health Program
*As of March 2024
Many Survivors receive treatment for certified WTC-related health conditions including:
- Respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic cough
- Digestive disorders, such as acid reflux and GERD
- Mental health conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder
- Cancer
- Acute traumatic injuries