Mental Health Services: Outpatient Programs 

NFL Work/Life Resources

Help Line: 866.421.8628 (24/7/365)

Qualification: Any current/former NFL player, and anyone living in their household. 

Services: (1) Unlimited, confidential 30-minute telephonic consultation with a licensed clinician. (2) An additional counseling resource offers 8 face-to-face visits per year per topic of concern, with an in-network Cigna provider at no cost to you. There is no out-of-network benefits for EAP unless preauthorized by a Cigna NFL advocate. These visits may be virtual. 

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. Beginning on September 1, 2023, the NFL Dedicated Hospital Network Program expanded to offer Mental Health Services beyond the NFL Club cities for those not living in proximity to designated Health System partners. Mental Health Services are now available through Cigna Behavioral Network providers around the country.

Supplemental Mental Health Benefit

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.