To apply to the World Trade Center Health Program, you must fill out an Application Form and send it to the Program along with the required documentation. There are five steps to apply:
STEP 1- Figure out if you are eligible
There are four eligibility categories. Pick the category that best describes what you did during the 9/11 disasters. A description of each category is below:
- FDNY Responder -a member of the Fire Department of New York City (whether fire or emergency personnel, active, or retired) who participated at least one day in the rescue and recovery effort at any of the former World Trade Center sites.
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- General Responder -a worker or volunteer who provided rescue, recovery, demolition, debris removal, and related support services in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center, but was not affiliated with the Fire Department of New York. View detailed description
- NYC Survivor - a person who was present in the New York City disaster area or in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center as a result of their work; residence; or attendance at school, child care, or adult day care. View detailed description
- Pentagon/Shanksville, PA Responders - For emergency responders, recovery and cleanup workers, and volunteers who were directly involved in the response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the Pentagon in Arlington, VA and the Flight 93 crash near Shanksville, PA. View detailed description
STEP 2- Gather the documents you will need
After determining your eligibility in Step 1, click below for examples of documents that may be useful for your application:
STEP 3- Apply
You can apply to the Program by either using our online system or by downloading the form below that best describes what you did on 9/11. You should only apply once either using the online system or by submitting the completed application below:
- FDNY Responder (English) [PDF 92 KB]
- General Responder (English) [PDF - 162 KB]
- NYC Survivor (English) [PDF - 87 KB]
- Pentagon/Shanksville [PDF - 204 KB]
STEP 4- What you need to send us
If you used the online system: You only need to mail or fax us a copy of your supporting documents(or your report on why you couldn't get the documents).
If you downloaded the forms listed above: You need to send the signed application form and copies of
your supporting documents (or your report on why you couldn't get the
documents).
If you have any questions, call us toll free at 1-888-982-4748 (1-888-WTC-HP4U).
STEP 5- Where to send it
Mail to:
WTC Health ProgramP.O. Box 7000
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Or you may send your application and copies of your documents by fax to:
1-877-646-5308
What happens next?
We will start processing your application as soon as we receive it. If we have questions, we will call, email, or write to you.
We will send you a letter by postal mail telling you if you have been accepted. If you are not accepted, the letter will explain how you can appeal that decision.
If you have questions, call toll-free, 1-888-982-4748 (1-888-WTC-HP4U) or e-mail us at WTC@cdc.gov.
Need help?
If you have questions about the application process or about your individual application, please contact us at 1-888-982-4748 (1-888-WTC-HP4U) or by email at WTC@cdc.gov.
WTC Health Program—Notice of Privacy Practices — This notice describes how medical information about WTC Health Program members may be used and disclosed and how WTC Health Program members can get access to this information. The effective date for this notice is Monday, September 30, 2013.