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Giuliani is pursuing healthcare through 9/11 program, lawyer says
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Giuliani is pursuing healthcare through 9/11 program, lawyer says

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Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor who has been diagnosed with pneumonia, is applying for free medical care through a federal program for emergency workers and others exposed to toxins following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, according to his lawyer. More than 152,000 people have been enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Program, which pays for medical research and provides free medical care to people affected by the terrorist attacks. Beneficiaries have access to doctors who specialize in 9/11-related illnesses, and the patients don’t face co-payments or deductibles. “I’m proud to represent him and get him the healthcare he deserves,” said Michael Barasch, an attorney who represents Giuliani. Getting approval to receive care through the healthcare fund could allow Giuliani or his family members to seek further compensation through a separate fund for 9/11 victims. Giuliani in recent years has struggled with financial burdens.…

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