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Critical Care Benefit Program
https://playerstrust.com/services/critical-care-benefit-program
Eligibility: 3+ Credited Seasons and activated Trust benefit (additional eligibility requirements are detailed at the website above).
Contact: The Trust at (866) 725-0063
Services: Eligible Former Players may qualify for limited coverage (up to the annual maximum per player) for select emergency medical and critical illness expenses, pending approved application.
NFL Dedicated Hospital Network Program (DHN)
NFL Dedicated Hospital Network Program (DHN)
Eligibility: Vested Former Players who are under age 65 and not currently receiving comprehensive medical benefits through the NFL Player Insurance Plan’s 5-year Continuing Veteran coverage. There is no restriction based on their home address or proximity to a certain health system.
Contact: To access the Program benefits or learn more, call: (800) NFL.GOAL (635-4625), prompt 3 to speak to the Cigna Dedicated Concierge Team.
Description: A dedicated network of high-quality medical care providers in every NFL city offering Primary Medical Care and other services. The network is comprised of health systems selected by each NFL Club. Eligible Vested Former Players may seek treatment at any participating health system within the dedicated network. Services under this Program are provided free of charge up to the Annual Maximums (where applicable) to eligible Vested Former Players and cover 100% of Preventive Care, up to $25,000 per Plan Year for Primary Medical Care (including certain orthopedic services) and up to $25,000 per Plan Year for Mental Health Services. Annual Maximums renew September 1 each year until the last day of the month of an eligible Vested Player’s 65th Birthday.
NFL Former Player Life Improvement Plan
Discount Prescription Drug Card
Contact: NFL Customer Service - (800) 635-4625
Eligibility: Any Vested Former Player not covered under the NFL Player Insurance Plan, and their Dependents.
Description: The benefit is a Discount Drug Card, which provides immediate discounts for prescription drugs at any pharmacy in the United States participating in the Card Provider’s network. You cannot use the Discount Drug Card for over-the-counter or nonprescription medication. For questions or a new card please contact the NFL Customer Service Center at (800) NFL.GOAL (635-4625), prompt 1.
Joint Replacement Program
To Apply, Contact: NFL Customer Service - (800) 635-4625
Eligibility: Vested Player.
Description: If you are covered by insurance, the Basic Benefit is the lesser of (i) $5,250 or (ii) your co-insurance for health care items or services directly related to your surgery, such as your co-pays, provided the expense was incurred within one year of your surgery. If you are not covered by insurance and do not have the means to pay for this surgery, you may qualify for assistance from the NFL Player Care Foundation. Contact the Benefits Administrator to verify eligibility.
NFL Medicare Supplement Benefit
To Apply, Contact: Alight Retiree Health Exchange- (877) 883-7033 (TTY 711) or (800) 635-4625, prompt #2
Eligibility: Any Vested Former Player who is at least age 65 and who has both Medicare Parts A and B coverage.
Description: At age 65 or older, players are eligible to receive a monthly subsidy of up to $200 when in enrolling in a Medicare supplement policy available to Former Players through the Alight Retiree Health Exchange.
GoodRx- Prescription Discount
Service: Prescription drug discount website and app that provides prescription drug cost comparison at local pharmacies. This allows the user to locate lowest cost of prescription and search coupons for discounted medications. There is no cost for the service. User may need to create an account with the site to access coupons. Available to anyone at no cost.
This is a National Resource.
Gene Upshaw NFL Player Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Credited Seasons Requirement: Former Players with 3+ Credited Seasons and also not currently under Continuing Veteran coverage under the NFL Player Insurance Plan (additional requirements exist, please contact the Plan Office to determine eligibility).
Contact: Call the HRA Toll Free number at 800-501-7633 or visit myCigna.com.
Service Benefit: Health care reimbursement fund available to access 5 years after the last Credited Season. For information on eligible reimbursable expenses and account balance, please contact the NFL Player Benefits Office or visit: www.nflplayerbenefits.com.
NFL Player Insurance Plan - Continuing Veteran “CV” Coverage
Credited Seasons Requirement: Vested Player (within 5 years of last date under contract).
Contact: NFL Player Insurance Plan Customer Service Center- (800) 635-9671, access online appointments at MDLiveForCigna.com, or access your account at MyCigna.com.
Service Benefit: Vested Former Players and their eligible dependents receive same coverage as Active Players for 5 years post career at no cost, then have the option to purchase extended insurance coverage. For more information on qualifying health insurance and the length of time the benefit can be accessed, please contact the Customer Service Center.
NFL Healthcare Information
www.nflhealthcareinformation.com
Eligibility: All Former Players.
Contact: (800) 635-4625, option #1
Service: The NFL Healthcare Information service provides Former Players assistance with comparing and understanding their health insurance options. The service is free and confidential for Former Players and their spouses.
Supplemental Mental Health Benefit
https://playerstrust.com/services/mental-health
Eligibility: 2+ credited seasons and an activated Trust benefit.
Contact: The Trust at (866) 725-0063
Services: Supplemental coverage (up to the annual maximum per player) for outpatient behavioral health services, including psychiatry, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and partial hospitalization programs (PHP). Does not cover inpatient treatment, residential treatment or medications. Program works in conjunction with Cigna and Cigna providers. Eligible Former Players need not have Health Insurance. Contact The Trust for more information.
Quality Care Connect
https://membership.nflalumni.org/membership/all-benefits/health-wellness/quality-care-connect/
Location: Worldwide
Eligibility: Active Alumni Paid Membership.
Contact: (877) 258-6635
Service: This benefit provides guidance when you need specialty care, personalized access to top specialists with appointment assistance, medical and travel resources so you can travel prepared, support if you’re injured or sick while traveling, and travel support services for non-medical emergencies. To access this benefit, login to your account on the NFLA website and go to the benefit.
WellCard Savings
https://membership.nflalumni.org/membership/all-benefits/health-wellness/wellcard-savings/
Location: Worldwide
Eligibility: Active NFL Alumni Paid Membership.
NFLA Contact: (877) 258-6635
Service: (This is not health insurance) WellCard Health provides access to a network of professionals who offer reduced rates to members and helps members save money at the pharmacy, vision providers, hearing care specialists, lab tests, imaging tests, medical bill, negotiation services and more. To access and register for this benefit, login to your account on the NFLA website go to the benefit.
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