Eugenics Sterilization Compensation Program کے متاثرین 

ورجینیا وکٹمز آف یوجینکس سٹرلائزیشن کمپنسیشن پروگرام (VESC) 1924 ورجینیا یوجینیکل سٹرلائزیشن ایکٹ ("ایکٹ") کے مطابق غیر ارادی طور پر جراثیم کش لوگوں کو معاوضہ فراہم کرتا ہے، اگر وہ دعویٰ دائر کرتے ہیں اور اہلیت کے مخصوص تقاضوں کو پورا کرتے ہیں۔ 

ایک فرد یا اس کا قانونی طور پر مجاز نمائندہ (یعنی، کوئی ایسا شخص جسے اس کی طرف سے کام کرنے کا قانونی اختیار حاصل ہے) اس پروگرام کے تحت معاوضے کی درخواست کرنے کا اہل ہے اگر فرد: 

• A. Involuntarily sterilized pursuant to the 1924 Virginia Eugenical Sterilization Act; 
• B. Living as of February 1, 2015; and 
• C. Sterilized while a patient at Eastern State Hospital; Western State Hospital; Central State Hospital; Southwestern State Hospital; or the Central Virginia Training Center (formerly known as the State Colony for Epileptics and Feeble-Minded; now closed). 

No. You will be required to submit an application form to the department to request compensation. You can download the form or contact Mary O’Hara (via email at mary.ohara@dbhds.virginia.gov or phone 804 402 5695), if you are interested. Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are determined to be complete according to date and time of receipt of all required documentation. 

Regulations were adopted in November 2015 to implement the provisions of the 2015 Appropriation Act (Virginia Acts of Assembly Chapter 665), and the regulations state the specific process for filing a claim for compensation. Since the regulations became effective, the department began accepting application forms for claims. Individuals who make a claim for compensation are required to provide proof of their identity and documentation that they meet the eligibility requirements that are listed above.

You can download the form or contact Mary O’Hara (via email at mary.ohara@dbhds.virginia.gov or phone 804 402 5695). 

The compensation application process is easy and straightforward, and you should not need an attorney to apply. 

Should you decide to hire an attorney, you will still be required to complete an application, but the application and required documents may be submitted by your attorney. A copy of documentation to prove the attorney has the lawful authority to act on your behalf should be attached to the application.

ہاں، اور یہ تجویز کی جاتی ہے کہ آپ ایسا کریں کیونکہ ریکارڈز کی درخواست پر کارروائی کرنے میں وقت لگے گا۔ 

If you require assistance locating your records, contact the Health Information Management (HIM) Office of the hospital or training center where you were sterilized. Below is a list of department hospitals and training centers and the HIM Office number for each. 

• Central State Hospital in Petersburg, Release of Information Officer: (804) 524-7319 
• Eastern State Hospital in Williamsburg, HIM Office: (757) 208-7980 
• Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Marion, Release of Information Specialist: (276) 783-1237 
• Western State Hospital in Staunton, HIM Office: (540) 332-8015 
• Central Virginia Training Center in Lynchburg (now closed), DBHDS Office: Kimberley King, (804) 297-1208 

If you do not know the name of the hospital or training center, you may contact Mary O’Hara (via email at mary.ohara@dbhds.virginia.gov or phone 804 402 5695), for assistance. 

• شناخت کا ثبوت (ریاست کا جاری کردہ ڈرائیونگ لائسنس، ریاستہائے متحدہ یا غیر ملکی پاسپورٹ، ریاست کا جاری کردہ شناختی کارڈ، ریاستہائے متحدہ کا فوجی کارڈ)۔ 
• اس بات کا ثبوت کہ آپ ایسٹرن سٹیٹ ہسپتال، ویسٹرن سٹیٹ ہسپتال، سنٹرل سٹیٹ ہسپتال، ساؤتھ ویسٹرن سٹیٹ ہسپتال، یا سنٹرل ورجینیا ٹریننگ سینٹر (جسے پہلے سٹیٹ کالونی فار ایپی لیپٹکس اینڈ فیبل مائنڈ کہا جاتا تھا) میں مریض تھے۔ 
• اس بات کا ثبوت کہ آپ کو مندرجہ بالا سہولیات میں سے کسی ایک پر غیر ارادی طور پر جراثیم سے پاک کیا گیا تھا۔ 
• موت کا سرٹیفکیٹ، اگر فرد فروری 1 ، 2015 کے بعد مر گیا ہو۔ 
• Documentation of lawfully Authorized Representative status, if the applicant is making a claim on behalf of the individual. 

The department will make every effort to process all applications for compensation as quickly as possible. However, each application must undergo a series of reviews. You will be notified of the status of your application at each step of the review process. If additional documentation is needed to process your claim, you will receive a letter requesting the additional information. After you have submitted all documents and they have been reviewed, you will receive a certified letter in the mail that will tell you if your claim was approved or denied. 

اگر معاوضے کے لیے آپ کا دعویٰ منظور ہو جاتا ہے، تو آپ کو ایک مصدقہ خط موصول ہو گا جو آپ کو اپنے دعوے کی منظوری سے آگاہ کرے گا۔ پھر، چیک کی درخواست پر کارروائی ہونے کے بعد، چیک الگ سے میل میں بھیجا جائے گا۔

You will be notified if your claim was denied and why, and information about the process for asking for reconsideration of your claim. Once you receive that notification, you will have 30 days to provide additional information to the department to review. Once the reconsideration review process is complete, you will receive a letter that informs you of the final decision of your claim. 

On October 7, 2016, the Treatment of Certain Payments in Eugenics Compensation Act was signed by the President and became law as Public Law 114-241. This federal law provides that payments made under a state eugenics compensation program shall not be considered as income or resources for purposes of determining the eligibility of a recipient of such compensation for, or the amount of, any federal public benefit. The bill defines “state eugenics compensation program” as state program for compensating individuals who were sterilized under the authority of the state. Although the department does not provide legal or accounting advice, we wanted to bring this to your attention so you could seek professional guidance, as you deem appropriate. 

In regard to whether compensation to victims is taxable, according to the Virginia Department of Taxation, this depends on federal law. While the Internal Revenue Service has not yet ruled on this specific question, it is likely that such compensation would be exempt from federal income taxation. Because Virginia generally follows federal income tax law, your compensation would only be subject to state income taxes if it is subject to federal taxation. For more information, please contact the IRS or a tax professional. 

Disclaimer: 
DBHDS does not provide legal or accounting services. The information provided is to be regarded as general information and is not intended as an exhaustive list of tax professionals. An individual should seek professional guidance from a source they deem appropriate. 

• The main number for the IRS is 1-800-829-1040. A list of local offices in Virginia can be found here. 

IRS کے پاس مخصوص افراد کے لیے دو مفت پروگرام ہیں: 

• The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. 
• VITA کے علاوہ، ٹیکس کونسلنگ فار دی ایلڈرلی (TCE) پروگرام تمام ٹیکس دہندگان کے لیے مفت ٹیکس مدد فراہم کرتا ہے، خاص طور پر وہ لوگ جن کی عمر 60 سال یا اس سے زیادہ ہے، پنشن اور ریٹائرمنٹ سے متعلق سوالات میں مہارت رکھتے ہیں جو بزرگوں کے لیے منفرد ہیں۔ IRS سے تصدیق شدہ رضاکار جو ٹیکس کونسلنگ فراہم کرتے ہیں وہ اکثر ریٹائرڈ افراد ہوتے ہیں جو غیر منافع بخش تنظیموں سے وابستہ ہوتے ہیں جو IRS سے گرانٹ وصول کرتے ہیں۔ 

To find out more about these programs and to locate one near you, go here.