The Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) has been awarded a renewal grant to assist victims of September 11th in paying their mental health costs called the Pennsylvania September 11th Mental Health Outreach Program. Listed below are the mental health services reimbursable benefits and the steps to take for reimbursement.
Who is eligible for the benefits of the PA 9/11 Mental Health Outreach Program?
Family members of Flight #93
PA family members of the deceased from the WTC or the Pentagon
Survivors of the attacks on the WTC or Pentagon who reside in PA
PA residents who were injured as a result of you presence in the vicinity of the Pentagon ro the WTC
Unemployed or displaced workers and their family members who reside in PA
Rescue, recovery, and or reconstruction workers and their family members who reside in PA
What is the program's benefit period?
March 1, 2006 thru February 28, 2007
What costs will the program cover?
Cost for traditional individual, couples, or family counselling sessions NOT covered by health insurance and after Life Net benefits have been exhausted. Counseling must be provided by a social worker, psychologist, and/or a psychiatrist. The maximum reimbursement for counseling sessions during this period can be up to $1,000 per client.
Cost of most alternative therapeutic treatment services that are provided by an approved licensed or certified serivce provider. Clients must contact the Mental Health Coordinator to get approval for reimbursement for alternative treatment services. There is a limited amount of funding for qualifying services. Benefit eligibility will be handled on a case by case basis at the discretion of the Mental Health Coordinator.
Only services provided between 3/1/06 and 2/28/07 will be covered in this program.
How do I receive these benefits?
Can Lynne Feldman at (866) 328-2800 to receive the Claim Payment Request Form. You can also e-mail her at lynne@pasept11.org
If you need help or have questions...
Call Lynne Feldman at (866) 328-2800 or e-mail her at the above address and she will be happy to answer your questions. If you do not have a counseling provider, she will be happy to assist you in finding one in your location.
