🏥Expanded Eligibility for WTC Health Program Responders Announced
World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program; Expanded Eligibility for Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania Responders
Summary
On September 11, 2024, CDC published in the Federal Register an interim final rule with request for comment to update existing regulations governing the WTC Health Program to align with statutory changes. The interim final rule expanded eligibility criteria for enrollment of new Pentagon and Shanksville responders, capped at 500 new members, and made various conforming amendments to the WTC Health Program regulations. In this final rule, CDC responds to public comment and finalizes the revisions to the regulation.
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
Business Impact
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The text outlines expanded eligibility for the WTC Health Program, affecting responders, including Pentagon and Shanksville individuals. This may influence healthcare costs and labor market trends, as businesses engaged in contracting with federal agencies might need to adjust healthcare plans or training programs due to regulatory changes.