Understanding 9/11 New York Workers’ Compensation Claims
In addition to federal 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) benefits, 9/11 victims may also be entitled to 9/11 New York State Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. However, it is important to note that any workers’ compensation benefits received by a 9/11 victim are a “collateral offset'' to any compensation from the VCF. Therefore, 9/11 victims who pursue both types of benefits may not receive more actual “net” compensation at the end of the day.
Pursuit of New York Workers’ Compensation Board 9/11 benefits (especially by “Section 32 Settlement Agreements”) may also impact a 9/11 victims' rights to free lifetime health benefits from the World Trade Center Health Program.
Prior to pursuing both 9/11 VCF benefits and New York State Workers’ Compensation benefits at the same time, you should speak to an experienced 9/11 Victim Lawyer to discuss any coordination of benefits