Since a lot of young adults no longer live in the NY area, it's important to stress that 9/11 health services for survivors are now available to people living outside of the tri-state area. Check out the FAQ below, and feel free to contact us at stuyhealth@gmail.com with questions! If you're interested in applying, you can:
WTC Health Program
The WTC Health Program provides services for survivors who
were present in the dust cloud on 9/11 or who lived, worked, or went to school,
childcare or adult day care in the New York City disaster area, as well as
monitoring and treatment for eligible rescue, recovery, and clean-up workers
who responded to the September 11th terrorist attacks. The WTC Health Program has seven Clinical
Centers of Excellence in the New York metropolitan area and a Nationwide
Provider Network (NPN).
Nationwide Provider Network (NPN)
The NPN provides monitoring and treatment services for
eligible 9/11 survivors who live outside the New York metropolitan area. Logistics Health Incorporated (LHI)
administers the NPN and administered similar services under the National
Responder Health Program since 2008.
FAQs
If I live outside the New York metropolitan area, how do I enroll?
You can apply to the WTC Health Program by downloading an
application from the link above. You can also
call 1-888-982-4748 to request an application. The eligibility requirements,
application process, and benefits are the same no matter where you live.
How is the NPN different than the Clinical Centers of Excellence in the New York metropolitan area?
1. The NPN uses providers across the country to deliver
quality monitoring and treatment services for members who cannot regularly
travel to the New York for care. The NPN takes an individualized approach in
helping members find a suitable provider. Once enrolled in the WTC Health
Program, someone from the NPN will call you to discuss your health care needs
and work with you to find a provider so that you can begin receiving benefits.
The NPN has access to an expansive network of credentialed providers in a
variety of specialties.
2. For non-New York City WTC Health Program participants, the
initial exam is conducted as a three-part process instead of as a full-day
screening appointment. A medical history
questionnaire will be conducted over the phone by a member of the NPN’s case
management team. During the call you will be scheduled for an appointment with
a provider for appropriate testing services.
Upon the completion of these two steps, a clinical evaluation will be
scheduled with a physician in order to complete your exam.
What if I am a patient at a NYC Center of Excellence but have recently moved out of the area?
Participants in the WTC Health Program that are based in New
York City are allowed to switch between the NYC Center's of Excellence and the NPN once a year.
Will I get quality care in the NPN?
Yes. The WTC Health Program provides members quality medical
care that is convenient to where they live. All providers in the NPN are
credentialed through either the United Healthcare system or by the NPN
directly. Both the Clinical Centers of Excellence and the NPN follow the same
certification process to qualify members for treatment under the WTC Health
Program. The goal of the NPN is to provide a comparable level of monitoring and
treatment services that an eligible member would receive at one of the seven
Clinical Centers of Excellence.
The clinics in the New York metropolitan area have seen thousands of 9/11 responders and survivors. Do the doctors in the NPN have the same level of experience?
The monitoring and treatment doctors who provide services in
the NPN may not have the same degree of experience treating 9/11 responders and
survivors, however the NPN providers work with LHI in a collaborative manner to
ensure that your health needs are evaluated and cared for according to the
established WTC Health Program guidelines. LHI has trained doctors, nurses, and
case managers who understand the unique exposures of 9/11 responders and
survivors. LHI trained specialists review your medical records to process WTC
Health Program certification(s) and will assist you in understanding the
benefits you qualify for based on your certifications.
You can contact the WTC Health Program directly at 1-888-982-4748, or visit them on the web at www.cdc.gov/wtc.
The WTC Health Program has seven Clinical Centers of Excellence in the New York metropolitan area and a Nationwide Provider Network (NPN). treat cancer
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