After a surge in claims over the past year, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund is reducing payments by at least 50 percent.
Feb. 16 (UPI) — After a surge in claims over the past year, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund is reducing payments by at least 50 percent, an official with the organization said.
The fund’s special master, Rupa Bhattacharyya, said Friday the reductions will be applied to all claims still pending, regardless of when they’re filed. Those already filed will be reduced by 50 percent and those filed going forward will face a 70 percent reduction.
