Preserves Claim Rights in Case of Future Illness
Former members of the Army and Air National Guard, the Naval Militia, and New York Guard who served on State Active Duty in New York City following the destruction of the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, can now register for the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs World Trade Center Benefits Program, which would enable them to receive benefits if they develop a 9/11 related illness.
The extension of a pension benefit to 9/11 responders with qualifying health conditions was approved by the legislature and added to New York State Military Law in 2023. Survivors of Guard personnel who die as a result of a 9/11-related condition may also be eligible for benefits.
Submitting the Application for World Trade Center Notice preserves the individual’s right to file a claim in the future and waives no legal rights. A service member does not have to be sick to apply.
The deadline for filing this application is September 11, 2026. For instructions and documents required to file for this benefit, or to submit the application of notice, visit https://dmna.ny.gov/911/.
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