Understanding Different September 11th Assistance Programs: The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 (Zadroga Act) authorized the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) to serve the 9/11 responder and survivor communities.

The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program provides medical monitoring and treatment of WTC-related health conditions for 9/11 responders and survivors. September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) Provides: Financial compensation for physical injuries, illnesses, or deaths that happened as the result of the 9/11 attacks.
September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) Provides: Financial compensation for physical injuries, illnesses, or deaths that happened as the result of the 9/11 attacks.
Both programs have their own distinct mission, eligibility criteria, and enrollment process. Enrolling in one program does not automatically enroll you in the other. For more information, eligibility and enrollment deadlines, read Understanding Different September 11th Assistance Programs.