Giuliani Seeks to Have Health Care Covered by 9/11 Program
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Rudolph W. Giuliani, former NYC mayor diagnosed with pneumonia, is applying for free medical care through the federal World Trade Center Health Program for those exposed to toxins after 9/11.
- The program, which covers over 152,000 people, offers specialized medical care without co-pays or deductibles for illnesses related to the 9/11 attacks, including cancer and respiratory conditions.
- Giuliani’s lawyer, Michael Barasch, emphasized securing the health care Giuliani deserves, noting the program has paid out nearly $350 million in medical claims in the past year.
- Approval for care under this program could enable Giuliani or his family to pursue additional compensation from a separate 9/11 victims’ fund.
- Giuliani has faced financial difficulties recently, including a $1.3 million legal fee judgment and a dismissed bankruptcy case due to lack of financial transparency.
