The federally sponsored medical insurance long promised to the brave workers who sacrificed their safety and wellbeing to help those stuck in the rubble of the World Trade Center on September 11th is finally here. The medical insurance intended for the workers and their families is part of the just passed Zadroga bill, named for WTC police officer James Zadroga.
If eligible for benefits, 9/11 workers and their surviving family members will be entitled to all medically necessary treatment for their condition. Many questions about this medical insurance remain for Ground Zero workers suffering from serious medical conditions as a result of their bravery.
1. Who is covered by the Zadroga Bill?
If you or a family member worked at the World Trade Center, Pentagon or Shanksville, Pennsylvania crash site on or after 9/11 you may be eligible for these new healthcare benefits if: